2018 Google Pixel 3 and 3XL...😗🎉😵

[Alexz_Hong]

Depends on how u see it. If u view samsung’s own apps as bloatwares, why isn’t Google own apps also bloatwares too if u don’t use them. Google play books, play movies, Google+ etc.

Good thing is they all can be removed in a way or another.

And samsung is not really forcing people these days. at least not in SG. On first boot they will ask you whether you want to use samsung apps or not. Like Internet browser, Pay, calculator, calendar, etc. If don't want you can just install your own preferred apps. For me the bloat from samsung is in the form the features add-ons. those can't remove.

 

[Mecisteus]

I am using Samsung Health for my Vitality.

I think it's one of the best apps out there.

 

[deathst]

Samsung fansee spotted

Nah I use an iPhone as a main but I’m thinking and sharing this logically. Have used pixel and Samsungbefore honestly really there is quite a shocking difference in some Google apps and Samsung.

So far, I believe Samsung Health, Calendar and calculator are the best against Google suite of apps.

Posted from an  iPhone X. A Samsung Connections Member. HardwareZone Forums app

 

[bagyidaw]

The best would be when samsung has android one flagship phone. (with option to install samsung apps)

 

[garychengjw]

The best would be when samsung has android one flagship phone. (with option to install samsung apps)

Yes I do agreed. Imagine Note 9 running on Pixel ROM. DAYUM!

Then, with Samsung choice of material used is no denied.

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[iguoh]

Yes I do agreed. Imagine Note 9 running on Pixel ROM. DAYUM!

Then, with Samsung choice of material used is no denied.

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I agree too. I would buy a Samsung Android One phone. It is not just Samsung, I just don't like any of the heavy Android skins.

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[wizardmao]

To those who don't know, here's my trick on how to utilise more the free google photo storage.

Install Google Photos in your partner's phone
Let her share her library to you (Original Quality)
Check the auto-save in your phone
Profit

Basically, her photos will be shared to you and your phone will automatically add it to your library and will be backup to your unlimited storage.

Hard part is convincing your partner to share her photos to you. Lol

thanks for the tip nonetheless

 

[wizardmao]

https://www.phonearena.com/news/4GB-of-RAM-on-the-Pixel-3-might-not-be-enough_id110209

Memory management issues?

Doesnt sound like memory management issue. More like whether the user's usage needs how much memory.

Since adaptive battery has been added along with Pie update i have had it disabled. Simply because i dont want it to close apps or clear memory or notify lesser/later on apps the system thinks i am using less. For those people who enable such features to help u manage battery, then why complain when its doing its job?

Note 9, iphone, or any other phone with 6gb 8gb ram also can face these issue of apps having to reload if the user constantly flood it with many running apps in the background

 

[Vulpix]

Doesnt sound like memory management issue. More like whether the user's usage needs how much memory.

Since adaptive battery has been added along with Pie update i have had it disabled. Simply because i dont want it to close apps or clear memory or notify lesser/later on apps the system thinks i am using less. For those people who enable such features to help u manage battery, then why complain when its doing its job?

Note 9, iphone, or any other phone with 6gb 8gb ram also can face these issue of apps having to reload if the user constantly flood it with many running apps in the background

But the problem is the over aggressive closing of apps right now. If you listening music and open camera app, it will shut down the music app despite having enough memory. This does not happen on my Galaxy S8.

 

[LiteHouse]

Eh how are you forced.. You can always just download Google Fit, Google Calendar and Google Keep and disable or uninstall Samsung apps.

But actually, once you use Google Fit, you should actually see the how good Samsung Health is really is.

Mine kena forced leh. Once in a while the Samsung apps will silent push installed in my phone. I found out after seeing how my space got reduced.

 

[wizardmao]

But the problem is the over aggressive closing of apps right now. If you listening music and open camera app, it will shut down the music app despite having enough memory. This does not happen on my Galaxy S8.

I cant confirm about the pixel 3/xl.

But on my pixel 2 xl right now which I just tested. Chrome, google play music, camera(can even snap picture)(video will pause music, but resumes playing after I stop videoing). No issue??

 

[kifo]

nice scratch test video

 

[zitseng]

I cant confirm about the pixel 3/xl.

But on my pixel 2 xl right now which I just tested. Chrome, google play music, camera(can even snap picture)(video will pause music, but resumes playing after I stop videoing). No issue??

Just tested on 3 XL... Google Play music playing music, camera app started, take photo, take video, music playing throughout non-stop (even during video recording).

 

[wizardmao]

Just tested on 3 XL... Google Play music playing music, camera app started, take photo, take video, music playing throughout non-stop (even during video recording).

Good to know that too. When you take video, music output via speakers or? When I tested I used speakers. If yours also speakers wont the music be recorded in the video

Anyway conclusion is the below does not hold true.

If you listening music and open camera app, it will shut down the music app despite having enough memory.

 

[Alexz_Hong]

Good to know that too. When you take video, music output via speakers or? When I tested I used speakers. If yours also speakers wont the music be recorded in the video

Anyway conclusion is the below does not hold true.

I think in the end going to be a case by case basis ba. cause probably will depend on a lot of other factors as well. Like the amount of apps installed, features turned on, etc. There are quite a number of reviewers who mentioned they are facing the issue.

 

[zitseng]

Good to know that too. When you take video, music output via speakers or? When I tested I used speakers. If yours also speakers wont the music be recorded in the video

Anyway conclusion is the below does not hold true.

Yes, I was playing music from the speakers, and yes, just confirmed, the music was recorded on the video.

 

[wizardmao]

I think in the end going to be a case by case basis ba. cause probably will depend on a lot of other factors as well. Like the amount of apps installed, features turned on, etc. There are quite a number of reviewers who mentioned they are facing the issue.

Yes exactly. It all depends on user usage. Same piece of hardware, different people use it differently.

Clearing out background memory to make space for active process when not enough memory is normal and happens to all. Of course having a phone with more memory would allow the user to stretch its limits. Ultimately depends on user usage pattern.

The statement can be very misleading to others and they'll think the pixel 3/XL will simply close apps in background despite having enough memory. Especially when I have tested it to be false, and also another user here on the pixel 3 XL.

 

[bryant_16]

Yes exactly. It all depends on user usage. Same piece of hardware, different people use it differently.

Clearing out background memory to make space for active process when not enough memory is normal and happens to all. Of course having a phone with more memory would allow the user to stretch its limits. Ultimately depends on user usage pattern.

The statement can be very misleading to others and they'll think the pixel 3/XL will simply close apps in background despite having enough memory. Especially when I have tested it to be false, and also another user here on the pixel 3 XL.

So foes it agreesively kills apps in the background?

 

[zitseng]

So foes it agreesively kills apps in the background?

I personally don't find anything gets killed aggressively enough to be a noticeable problem. I primarily just surf web, social media, camera, music... hardly any games. Maybe this isn't too heavy a usage.

 

[wizardmao]

So foes it agreesively kills apps in the background?

Doesnt feel that way for me. Not sure for you. Different people might different opinions on it.

How about you?