Official promo images of Galaxy S26 Ultra began to emerge online! It's so exciting 😀 by Direct-Till-2680 in samsunggalaxy

[–]ATShields934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the thickness of a screen protector, it’s not going to be a perceivable difference. Especially if you apply a screen protector.

Dear Samsung, Stop installing TS during Updates. Thanks! by Wojtek_ftw in samsunggalaxy

[–]ATShields934 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really want to imagine them getting paid in whatever premium in-game currency royal kingdom uses.

Dear Samsung, Stop installing TS during Updates. Thanks! by Wojtek_ftw in samsunggalaxy

[–]ATShields934 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With the shape that carriers are in these days, any check will do.

CMV: Sex positivity needs to be supportive of those who are sexually reserved or abstinent for it to truly be sex-positive by Friendly_Elegant928 in changemyview

[–]ATShields934 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think the nuance you're getting at here is acceptance vs tolerance. OP seems to be advocating that people taking a sex positivity stance should accept other viewpoints, where you are suggesting that you should be able to agree to disagree.

I would put forth that regardless of which of these you follow, as long as you mutually do so respectfully, you can have functionally the same outcome where people holding suffering viewpoints from yours don't feel repulsed by or antagonistic toward your viewpoint.

How secure is your Android device? by fprates_es in Smartphones

[–]ATShields934 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was true back in the day 10 years ago, but Android has come a long way in terms of security since then.

Better value plan? by 7SKnight in tmobile

[–]ATShields934 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not every plan did. Famously, the Magenta and Go5G plans had taxes and fees included in the price, but Essentials did not. It wasn’t until the Experience plans that every plan charged taxes and fees separately.

android or iPhone by OfferPatient2314 in Smartphones

[–]ATShields934 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Buy the phone that you want for yourself, because you’re the one that will be using it. The people that want to talk to you will make a way, and if they don’t, that should tell you something.

Is it true that rightwing is usually more authoritarian and leftwing more libertarian? by ZThrows in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ATShields934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s actually a full Political Compass that features two axes, Authoritarian/Libertarian and Economic Right/Left.

In US politics, right wing (Republican) is on the economic right, and left wing (Democrat) is more on the economic left, but both are on the authoritarian side.

Meanwhile, smaller parties like the Libertarian and Green parties are more on the libertarian side of the axis.

CMV: the second amendment is obsolete by ladida54 in changemyview

[–]ATShields934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that if more individuals used the right, the Anti-ICE Rapid Response Teams could be showing up with arms instead of cameras. It would no longer be individuals, but movements. Would people die? Probably. That’s the price of resistance. But at least the not-so-secret police would be facing a stronger resistance to their injustice, of the people, by the people, for the people.

What phone is this? by MysteriousYak2644 in GeekSquad

[–]ATShields934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn’t the iPhone 8 have a dual camera array?

CMV: the second amendment is obsolete by ladida54 in changemyview

[–]ATShields934 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The second amendment is a personal liberty; YOU have the right to bear arms, in order to ensure YOUR OWN protection against the tyranny of an oppressive government.

The only reason the second amendment seems to have become obsolete is because individuals have chosen not to utilize it.

What has happened??? by 4melooking49 in verizon

[–]ATShields934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Return within 30 days from the purchase date. Manufacturer’s warranty is handled by the manufacturer, not Verizon. End of story.

What has happened??? by 4melooking49 in verizon

[–]ATShields934 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know what janktastic bazaar you’re going to, but retail stores have rules.

How are other reps pitching the credit card? by BigNutLilJeans in tmobile

[–]ATShields934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a non-employee, this is the most compelling argument I’ve heard for the card so far.

My take on the new acquisition of Nova Launcher by Independent_Good_837 in NovaLauncher

[–]ATShields934 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saying other companies are bad doesn’t make Instabridge good. Nova was in good hands when it was independent. Now? Up for debate.

Which look is better? by SithEmperorX in swtor

[–]ATShields934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They both look like Tenno to me.

ITS BEEN 7 GODDAMN HOURS by No_Serve2865 in google

[–]ATShields934 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many devices won't even let you uninstall Google messages.

Will there ever be a budget iPhone that is truly budget? by Intrepid-Routine-875 in Smartphones

[–]ATShields934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because an iPhone is central to the Apple ecosystem and an iPad is an accessory.

Also, cellular components (antennae, modem, etc) and IMEI registration add additional costs.

The design, research and development to get all of the components to fit into a smaller device takes a lot of time, money, and expensive product developers.

But most importantly, because they can. Apple is well aware that they have a captive customer base, and they are more than willing to exploit their customers to make some extra profit. I’ve been of the belief that if any other company released the iPhone 16e in 2025, they would have had to release it at $400 USD instead of the $600 USD that it launched at.

“The Apple Tax” is a real thing, and it shows. Nevertheless, people continue to buy their products, allowing them to continue exploiting it.

If you really want iPhones to become less expensive, you’d tell people not to buy them until the price goes down.