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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Looking back at HMD's models after 2020 I think this is pretty plausible, with how all their smartphones during this period are likely ODM model - you can tell with how they all use the same Unisoc or MediaTek SoCs.

I mean, only smartphones that are outsourced to Chinese ODMs would ever use these chips, you'll see this with other brands too.

Perhaps zombie brand mode would also be a suitable term, if not for the recent Skyline and Fusion which feels like genuine efforts from HMD.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Thank you for the comment, some of the better tips I've seen in ages if I have to be honest.

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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

Here's to you, AnandTech - thank you for the detailed smartphone reviews all these years.

 

Back when I was a high-school student in this 2017 - 2019 era, HMD released a lot of different devices, including a diverse smartphone portfolio covering every segment imaginable.

What caused them to drop this strategy in such a short time, and went forward with a strategy focusing on affordable smart-and-feature-phones? For example, the 9 PureView was their last flagship released in 2019, and its successor 9.3 PureView never materialized.

I suppose you can blame it on declining sales - from what I could find, HMD's sales indeed took a nosedive in 2020, but a more concrete answer would be much appreciated here.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

No shit, not everyone can shell out money for an iPhone or your typical flagship Android phone, even in the US.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I myself use Google's Quick Share for this. Falling that, the Send Anywhere app can also work - it's not the fastest compared to Quick Share, but pretty reliable long as you have decent internet.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Same, I use Windows and I'm not ashamed for it at all.

Since you're getting downvoted for this I assume I will get the same treatment lol

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Escape from Tarkov, but with the single player mod and further addon mods for AI, ballistics, QoL features etc. With enough mods Tarkov can be the most realistic FPS shooter around with an excellent body armor system and ballistics that actually makes sense imo.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Lol no, AE86s are both fixed and pop up and these designation are used for different engine/chassis. The AE86 gets 1.6L 4A-GE, meanwhile AE85 gets the weaker 1.5L 3S-GE.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

How is that not a valid metric for choosing a phone? The way I see it, it's not really any different to choosing a phone for its camera performance or battery life.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

There are good mobile games too, and emulation. I have a decent laptop to play games on and I still prefer my phone for gacha titles everyday over Android emulation on PC.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

While I have seen a few instances like this on Reddit, they were always at least 6 month old posts, and none that's from the recent ad crisis. So yeah, not much to conclude here imo.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

American-made Hyundais and Kias are of a different breed indeed, if Korean cars are as 1/10 as unreliable in my country Hyundai/Kia would have their public perception fell through the bottom lol.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

That's just their marketing team at work, I find that hard to believe tbh.

 

Gen Z kid here and I actually like this lol, I hope this isn't a sign of me turning into a boomer early.

 

Unpopular opinion but I really like this gen's exterior design, peak Accord even. Thank heavens this isn't Reddit or I would immediately be stoned by the hivemind lol.

 

Never before have I been so excited for a beta app. Thank you Ljdawson!

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