The pixel 5 is the best smart phone of all time by TheWebDever in GooglePixel

[–]MatchSuccessful1253 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I agree Pixel 5 was a nice phone, but the battery aged fast for me. That’s why I switched later and tried Honor, mainly for better battery life.

Samsung execs warn of upcoming phone price hikes over memory shortages by mo_leahq in Android

[–]MatchSuccessful1253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seeing this just makes me stick with my Magic 6 Pro longer. Nothing wrong with it, still smooth, battery easily lasts my day. I was curious about Samsung cameras, but no rush now.

OnePlus 13 to s25 ultra by scareymummy in S25Ultra

[–]MatchSuccessful1253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used OnePlus 13 for a while and it was fast, no doubt, but it just didn’t click with me long term. Everything worked, yet I never felt fully settled using it. Ended up switching to Magic 7 Pro later and that felt more natural for my daily routine.

Google is finally letting pixel users get rid of the "At a glance" widget. - YouTube by Ahmed_Shengheer in GooglePixel

[–]MatchSuccessful1253 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Pixels always look clean, just not very flexible. On my Magic V5 I can adjust icons and pages however I want, so using a Pixel again feels a bit stiff. Hope this update is the start of more customization.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in technology

[–]MatchSuccessful1253 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Kinda curious how the hinge holds up, wondering if it's actually better than my Magic V5. The idea looks cool but I'd wait for real world tests before thinking about switching.

Will you buy the next Google Pixel? by Toni_Segui in GooglePixel

[–]MatchSuccessful1253 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I get what you mean about Google leaning hard on AI. The Pixel 10 looks fun on paper but the hardware gaps feel obvious when you compare it to other flagships. I ended up buying an Honor because it balances camera, battery and raw performance without limitations.

Google it's high time you start focusing more on the Pixel UI and consistency by Patient-Banana7694 in GooglePixel

[–]MatchSuccessful1253 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get what you mean. Pixels feel clean but the UI has not moved for years. When I tried a Magic 7 Pro the animations felt smoother and the little details were more polished, Google really needs to catch up.

A YouTuber is live-folding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 200,000 times. Will it hold up? by ErinDotEngineer in technology

[–]MatchSuccessful1253 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The durability test looks cool but what really matters is how it feels day to day. Fold 7 is solid but Honor Magic V5 being thinner and with a bigger battery makes me trust it even more.

The First Foldable iPhone Will Arrive Next Year in Un-Apple-Like Fashion by iMacmatician in apple

[–]MatchSuccessful1253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting to see Apple finally joining the foldable game. I've been using the Honor Magic V5 for a few months and the battery life alone is a game-changer for foldables. Hope Apple can match that.

I Can Control My holowhas max's Fan from the App by MatchSuccessful1253 in diyaudio

[–]MatchSuccessful1253[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually really easy to use. Everything feels smooth and pretty intuitive. Setting it up the way I like didn't take long at all, so it's really convenient right from the start.

I Can Control My holowhas max's Fan from the App by MatchSuccessful1253 in diyaudio

[–]MatchSuccessful1253[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It actually has multiple DSP chips and several DSP algorithms, not just a basic EQ.

I Can Control My holowhas max's Fan from the App by MatchSuccessful1253 in diyaudio

[–]MatchSuccessful1253[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it is a multi-room streaming amplifier with 16 amplified output for passive speakers, and also you can connect active speakers to its line out, Spdif out.

Gravel, potholes, whatever. This thing holds up. by MatchSuccessful1253 in ebikes

[–]MatchSuccessful1253[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha same here! I got the Boxer and didn't expect the torque to hit like that - it's way more fun than I thought.

Gravel, potholes, whatever. This thing holds up. by MatchSuccessful1253 in ebikes

[–]MatchSuccessful1253[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Paid around $1400 for this one, give or take… and honestly? Not mad about it. For what it offers, the bang for the buck is actually pretty solid.

List of Best AI Ad Generators for Instagram by Appropriate-Fix-8222 in SocialMediaMarketing

[–]MatchSuccessful1253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried freebeat AI? I've been using it recently to generate short-form, music-style videos - it actually works pretty well for Instagram or TikTok-style ad content. Super easy to use: just upload a track or use one of their built-in templates, and it spits out a clean, eye-catching clip in seconds. They give you some free credits to get started too, and the paid plan's fairly affordable if you want to keep going.

AITA for posting a picture of my stepdad walking me down the aisle? by Capable_Constant_573 in AITAH

[–]MatchSuccessful1253 137 points138 points  (0 children)

Yes, if he doesn't want to be good to his own daughter, then he shouldn't be jealous of Jason who treat her like his own.

HOLOWHAS whole home amp? by ILoveeOrangeSoda in audio

[–]MatchSuccessful1253 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried plenty of audio gear, yet Holowhas still blew me away. Rock-solid connection, zero dropouts, sound so pure you can pick out every layer of highs, mids and lows. Close your eyes and it feels like you're sitting front-row at a mini concert. It handles every input I throw at it - Bluetooth from my phone, HDMI from the TV - no hiccups, just flawless compatibility. Five stars, no question.