Perhaps an antitrust case is in the pipeline, echoes here of Microsoft's fight to keep its Internet Explorer monopoly it once had with Windows.
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Coming from a Galaxy S21 (because of the green line problem/bug they have on their screens these days) and now using a OnePlus 13, I can say that there are definitely benefits to the OnePlus 13, some that override what was available in the Galaxy version. But to be totally honest, I think the Samsung Galaxy has a more robust operating system, fleshed out camera app, and of course a more populated ecosystem, accessories etc. You can find more things available for the Samsung phone.
Now that I'm using a OnePlus 13, I'm really enjoying the battery life, although I limit the charging to 80%, it's pretty insane. It is a much slimmer phone and lighter, The screen seems to be slightly better, although coming from the original Samsung S9 (I Have had Samsung's since the S7), I always thought that the s9 screen was in some way better than the S21.
I can't rave about the sound or speakers. It is snappy and fast to use and not glitchy, which is great. I'm not particularly excited about the AI compression and algorithms it uses with the photos, I've honestly been looking at the G-camera app to try to get a better option for taking pics.
One huge bonus over the Samsung is that it has the IP69 dust and water-resistant rating. I got really sick of plugging in my Samsung Galaxy and having it refused to charge because of moisture in the port.
Finally, after shutting down a lot of the bloatware, it's not as bloated as the Samsung ecosystem, and it's incredibly good value for money. I'd say I'm happy with the OnePlus 13.
Nice try Trump, you almost distracted us.
I know this community has always been maintained, and the articles posted by a bot, but it'd be nice if said bot could give a short description or summary of the link.
This has been happening all weekend, I use a vpn and often change servers to get something to play. But refreshing with patience and at times shutting down freetube then restarting has helped. It has been a huge pain lately for sure.
Yeah these squash bugs or vine borers, they lay their eggs on the stems and the undersides of the leaves, so we've been trying the soap approach. We are trying a solution of water and dish soap then spray it directly on the bugs. It's kind of laborious to be honest but as far as I know these insects breath through the skin and the soap coats the adults or eggs when sprayed.
"In Australia, prices for pharmaceutical medicines are capped at $31.60 if listed on the PBS. A 2024 report by research organisation Rand found that US drug prices were, on average, about 370% higher than in Australia and 278% above the OECD average"
The American pharmaceutical system is broken. The U.S. spends significantly more on developing drugs than other developed nations, partly due to unfettered regulation. This spending is attributed to exploitative capitalism and a lack of price controls. The fragmented nature of the U.S. healthcare system created this monster, and now these mega-corporations can't stop the "sugar high." It's total BS.
The one I use is based on an amalgamation of Lydia's and Michael Chiarello's recipes although Lidia Bastianich's Sunday Bolognese is all you need. Milk is the key in my opinion, good wine and time.
https://theheatnyc.blogspot.com/2010/01/lidia-bastianichs-sunday-bolognese.html?m=1
When I mentioned that the Samsung operating system was more robust, I was just referring to the last four phones that were Samsung for me and, like you mentioned in another comment, rock solid. Right now my OnePlus 13 is the first OnePlus phone I've owned.
Having said that, I've had way more glitches on a Samsung phone. Obviously I've owned Samsung phones for the last 10 years.
Yesterday the only glitch that I've ever seen happened on my OP, but it wasn't big. I just couldn't get on the internet because my VPN wasn't recognized. It did require me to restart my phone; the settings weren't recognized for some reason, but everything was up and working perfectly afterward.
The Samsung Galaxy has a very fleshed-out operating system with a lot of proprietary apps and add-ons that can be quite overwhelming.
My OnePlus is fairly bare-bones, to be honest, and I have it configured this way. I like the operating system, although I have modified some settings to have it perform much like I remember my Galaxy, just because of what I'm used to.