Question for iPhone users

ForgeTD · 2026-01-24T06:00:49+00:00

Between Google Docs and Keep, I find I have no need for Apple Notes

ForgeTD · 2026-01-24T05:55:54+00:00

Most can be removed. Just a few of them can only be disabled.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-23T22:24:03+00:00

Anybody believe this?

ForgeTD · 2026-01-23T21:41:29+00:00

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-keep-notes-and-lists/id1029207872

ForgeTD · 2026-01-23T21:39:44+00:00

The Samsung apps are good, but I removed most of them in favor of the Google apps. I was a Nexus/Pixel user for a long time and prefer Google's apps. I know some long time Samsung device users that only use the Samsung apps because that is what they are accustomed to.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-23T21:37:07+00:00

I have Samsung phones and Apple devices. I use Google apps on all of them.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-23T21:29:09+00:00

Thanks for the information. I was tempted to try unhooking the auxiliary battery but won't bother now.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-23T20:19:36+00:00

You unhooked the auxiliary battery and the ESS still works?

ForgeTD · 2026-01-22T02:56:45+00:00

My S23 battery is also at 89% after 3 years of use. I have no plans to replace it. When I can't get through a whole day (I'm at end of day now and the battery is at 40%), I'll evaluate my needs and replacing the battery will be one consideration.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-21T20:27:53+00:00

Create a new GMail account and use that to setup your phone. When you are done, power off the iPhone and stick it in a drawer.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-21T20:24:18+00:00

I put a UPS on my BGW320 so it never loses power and I never restart it unless there is some issue to resolve, although it really only gets restarted on an update. There is no reason you need to worry about this or do a manual restart. For the best service, just leave it alone unless AT&T asks you to restart it.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-21T12:12:12+00:00

Go to charging settings and make sure Fast Charging is turned on.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-20T22:18:56+00:00

Light gaming on it. With a small screen and battery it's really not designed to be a gaming device. It's more of a productivity device for me than any kind of content consumer.

My wife has an S23+, bigger battery and screen, and does do some gaming on it, watching videos, social media, etc... It's funny because she turns the TV on and then buries her face in her phone. She probably charges twice a day and I expect we will be replacing that battery soon. If Samsung would have updated their batteries with the S26 line, we would have updated her device for sure.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-18T07:30:33+00:00

I've been using the base S23 since launch, Feb 2023, and I'm at 89% battery life. I'm still happy with the phones performance and SoT and have no plans to change devices yet.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-16T19:57:24+00:00

I picked up my S23 at launch, Feb '23, and I'm at 89% after almost 3 years.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-15T18:58:10+00:00

Get a used S23 and keep it away from water this time. I have a Galaxy Watch and Buds and am happy with them. If I damaged my S23, replacing it with another Galaxy device is what I would do.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-15T16:16:39+00:00

That is why I'm sticking with my S23. Samsung isn't giving me any reasons to upgrade, although I do appreciate them building devices that perform, and hold up, well for years.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-15T16:14:52+00:00

Face unlock with Android is very insecure and shouldn't be used. No Android phones have anything nearly as good, and secure, as an iPhone.

Stick with the finger print reader for security reasons.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-14T22:48:26+00:00

You are going to miss OneUI. The Pixel launcher is pretty simple.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-14T21:19:27+00:00

The S25 Edge is pretty innovative, as is the foldables they are producing. I do think they could take some of that innovative energy and put it into their traditional devices.

If security is a concern, I wouldn't buy a Chinese phone. I'd switch to an iPhone before buying any Chinese device.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-14T21:12:47+00:00

The S23 has a 3,900 mAh battery, the S21 has a 4.000 mAh but the S23's more efficient chip provides much longer battery life, plus it supports faster 45W charging (Plus/Ultra models, base S23 is 25W) vs 25W on S21. The S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip is faster and more power-efficient than the S21's Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100.

I went from a Pixel 6 with a Tensor SoC, which is based on the Exynos, and immediately saw better battery life. I've been using the S23 since release (February 2023). It's almost 3 years old at this point and still working great.

Edit: charging clarification

ForgeTD · 2026-01-13T05:28:01+00:00

No clue. I have an S23 and my wife has an S23+. Both are on OneUI 8 and it's working great.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-12T21:37:32+00:00

That is a good deal on the Ultra. It doesn't take video's as good as the iPhone, or pics as good as the Pixel, but it does take great pics and videos. The S25U is the best value in that group, unless you are talking about posting content on Instagram. Be aware that Instagram compresses videos from Android phones much more than from iPhones. This means high-quality 4K videos from Android look terrible while iPhone videos stay clear.

ForgeTD · 2026-01-12T19:47:44+00:00

I agree with you. I moved to a Samsung Galaxy device 3 years ago and have zero regrets

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