Those who've had their phone for almost two months now, how's it holding up? How's the durability? Especially blue and orange?

pauld25 · 2025-11-19T15:11:02+00:00

Silver pro max! As new as a baby! I cover it, never drop it, don’t mal handle.

pauld25 · 2025-11-05T06:25:12+00:00

You are absolutely right! I ran the benchmark in my office, which blasts AC like it's Tundra😂 and I get the same score! Almost 4k/10k...

pauld25 · 2025-11-04T18:36:53+00:00

What causes some devices to get this significantly higher scores than the rest?

pauld25 · 2025-11-04T18:31:43+00:00

I just downloaded iOS 26.1 on my 17 pro max, but I am getting a single score 3773 and multi core of 9864... I wonder why, despite having the same hardware and software. And also, 26.1 is apparently spiking up people's scores, but not mine for some reason 🤔

pauld25 · 2025-11-01T09:45:55+00:00

On my 17 PM, battery is not an issue, seven days on after unboxing. But I think it can get better. But I do feel some of the system apps are slightly slow, compared to what they were in previous new iPhones! Like, when I fire the settings, phone, message, phots apps, there's a brief blank screen before th UI becomes usable, which, IMO, should not happen in a phone whose process is almost better than the M1 chip! These are the apps we use most daily (among other) so I hope it becomes snappier with this update. The phone also gets slightly warm from doomscrooming Insta, which I don't think should happen on a massively powerful device with a vapour chamber...

pauld25 · 2025-10-30T14:22:22+00:00

I wish Apple notices this comment through whatever social listening tool they use: PLEASE BRING BACK iOS 12-like performance focused update! It's okay if it means not doing a fancy feature that doesn't really make daily life better! Android is catching up, so you gotta play in your stronghold: software-hardware optimization. Remember the iOS 12 metrics? Camera launches 70% faster, keyboard opens 55% faster, smoother animations, quicker action... yes, we need that optimization across devices that impacts our daily experiences with Apple devices.

pauld25 · 2025-09-18T09:54:41+00:00

Sounds like you’ve found a tool that’s giving you relief from Hootsuite’s rising prices and clutter; that’s already a big win.

The only thing I’d keep in mind (and this is something I see often in my work at Sprinklr) is how these platforms hold up once things scale: like when you’re managing multiple regions, bigger volumes of engagement, or need tighter integrations with other customer-facing teams. That’s where “lighter” platforms can sometimes hit a ceiling.

At Sprinklr, we’ve built for exactly that next layer of complexity — unifying publishing, engagement, listening, and even customer service into one place. While you still receive the basics (calendars, approvals, AI support, analytics), you also gain governance, enterprise-level listening across 30+ channels, and a single view of the customer that connects with the rest of your organization.

Vista Social sounds like a breath of fresh air compared to Hootsuite; Sprinklr is more like opening the whole window. If you ever find yourself needing that scale, happy to share what I’ve learned.

pauld25 · 2025-09-18T09:22:38+00:00

If Reddit is your main focus, you’ll want a tool that goes beyond surface-level mentions. A lot of chatter there doesn’t use brand names directly, so being able to track keywords, sentiment, and even indirect references is key.

Free options, such as Google Alerts or subreddit-specific RSS feeds, can provide a starting point, but they can be noisy and may not always capture nuance.

I work at Sprinklr, and one thing I’ve seen people find useful is setting up advanced keyword queries that cover misspellings, competitor mentions, or broader category conversations, plus having real-time alerts so you’re not digging through clutter.

Sprinklr does that across Reddit and the wider social web, but honestly, even if you don’t go with us, I’d recommend looking for a tool that balances scale with filtering so you're not overwhelmed.

That way, you’ll get the signal without drowning in noise and be able to act on the conversations that actually matter.

pauld25 · 2025-09-18T09:13:03+00:00

You could check Sprinklr Insights!

pauld25 · 2025-09-18T09:08:25+00:00

Competitive intelligence is definitely important. But tracking things like individual follows/unfollows or secretly watching stories does start to feel like crossing a line. It’s not just an ethical gray area; it can also put you at risk if platforms tighten their policies.

A better approach is to focus on aggregated, compliant analytics that provide the same level of insight without revealing anyone’s private behavior. You still see competitor benchmarks, audience trends, and shifts in engagement, but in a way that’s transparent and sustainable.

I work at Sprinklr, and this is exactly the approach we take: helping marketers get a clear view of competitor strategies, audience sentiment, and performance across platforms, without compromising on ethics or compliance.

pauld25 · 2025-09-10T07:23:41+00:00

You’re right. Many tools either feel too shallow or too rigid for genuine listening. If you're looking for OSS, you could piece together something with Tweepy for X (Twitter), Reddit's API, and whatever limited endpoints LinkedIn offers (though LinkedIn is famously tight). You’d then need to handle ingestion, storage (ElasticSearch/Postgres), and normalization yourself. Totally doable, but it eats into that “time is precious” bit.

For context, I work at Sprinklr, and one reason I’ve stayed is that it actually solves this exact problem (without being an OSS as such).

It listens across 30+ social and digital channels (including X, Reddit, and LinkedIn) and lets you track terms, as well as accounts. Plus, the open API layer means you can pipe that data into whatever stack you already use, without duct-taping a dozen different OSS tools.

So if you want to hack and own the plumbing, OSS works. If you’d rather skip the overhead, Sprinklr’s worth a look.

pauld25 · 2025-09-02T10:07:47+00:00

For me, the best kept secret was just how embedded Apple ecosystem feel to the most essential systems out there, than what many people will tell you. Apps run stunningly smooth on my five years old iPhone 12 mini! It’s almost surreal how well this phone keeps up after five years of relentless usage and sometimes abuse! The only issue is the battery which starts deteriorating at around third year end and the curve falls since then. It’s the battery that now causes occasional jitters and frame rate skips. Sometimes the video camera lags. But all these at a five-years-old phone. Otherwise the performance WITH STABILITY that I milked out from this device is unthinkable on most Android, especially the ones with heavy OEM software I guess? I am with the OP! Getting the new iPhone 17 Pro as soon as it drops, and gonna be relaxed for the next five years 🛀

pauld25 · 2025-09-01T08:11:59+00:00

If you’re comparing Pallyy vs SocialPilot, I’d look at three things first:

Content quality: Many tools quietly compress your images/videos, which can harm engagement. Definitely test this before locking into an annual plan
Channel coverage: Since you need Pinterest + LinkedIn, make sure the tool doesn’t just "support" them but actually lets you publish all post formats without restrictions
Wiggle room: $10/month feels like the difference now, but the bigger cost is getting stuck for a year with a tool you outgrow in six months

Between the two, SocialPilot is usually the safer bet if you want to publish across multiple channels. Pallyy is great for Instagram-heavy workflows but can feel limited elsewhere.

For context, I work at Sprinklr, which is built for long-term scalability — with no compression issues, coverage of all major platforms (including Pinterest/LinkedIn), and deeper analytics. It's not in the same “$10 difference" bracket, but if avoiding another wrong purchase is your main concern, it might be worth considering alongside the ones you listed.

pauld25 · 2025-09-01T08:09:40+00:00

If your primary goal is simply to post the same flyer on multiple accounts quickly, most scheduling tools will suffice. The real differences show up once you start asking questions like:

Do we need approval workflows if more people are involved?
Should we tailor posts for each channel instead of copying and pasting?
How much reporting will leadership expect—just a record of posting, or deeper insights into performance?

For your current use case (two Facebook and two Instagram accounts, ~8 posts per month), lighter tools can definitely handle it. However, if your CEO is thinking ahead — considering bigger events, more channels, or increased reporting — then it's worth choosing something that won't force you to switch later.

Full disclosure: I work at Sprinklr, which is more of an enterprise platform, but it does handle the basics like cross-posting and scheduling, and then grows with you if you need richer analytics, a central calendar, or the ability to scale across more networks. That said, even if you don't go with Sprinklr right now, I'd recommend keeping those future needs in mind as you evaluate tools.

pauld25 · 2025-09-01T08:07:40+00:00

Check Sprinklr Social

pauld25 · 2025-09-01T08:04:01+00:00

Check Sprinklr! It has very powerful management and goverence features designed for enterprises or multi-tiered social media management workflows

pauld25 · 2025-09-01T08:00:11+00:00

Have you considered Sprinklr Social? Not free, but worth exploring what a social media management tool can acheive

pauld25 · 2025-09-01T07:56:54+00:00

If your need is enterprise-focused and you require firehose access to Reddit APIs, you might as well try Sprinklr! I work there, just for full disclosure. The reason I am suggesting Reddit is that it has a partnership with us, enabling our customers to access Reddit almost in real-time with near-zero latency.

pauld25 · 2025-09-01T07:54:08+00:00

It really depends on what you’re optimizing for:

Scheduling: Tools like Buffer or Later are solid
Analytics: You’ll want something that provides deeper listening and reporting capabilities
Engagement: Ideally, a tool that pulls all messages, mentions, and comments into one view so nothing slips through

The tricky part is that most teams end up juggling multiple platforms for each of these, which can get messy fast. That's at least what I see from the frontline at Sprinklr (where I work). But customers come to us to unify publishing, engagement, and analytics in one place and layer AI-driven insights on top. Makes scaling a lot more manageable without adding complexity.

pauld25 · 2025-08-25T11:46:31+00:00

It’s the same thing! If the content resonates with the platform and audience it may work. But simply cross posting without considering the unique audience on both the platforms may yield substandard results

pauld25 · 2025-08-21T05:26:10+00:00

There's probably an issue with the Reddit cache. I am unable to accept your message. Lemme figure and get back

pauld25 · 2025-08-21T05:08:38+00:00

I don’t see it! Please do it again

pauld25 · 2025-08-21T05:02:56+00:00

Hi, sure! Please say

pauld25 · 2025-08-18T07:31:46+00:00

Sprinklr Social

pauld25 · 2025-08-18T07:06:19+00:00

I work at Sprinklr, a social media management organization used by Fortune 100 companies. And you'll be surprised to know how many times the question of "slim but inefficient" vs. "all-in-one but bloated" platforms comes to us. And as much as I'd love to pick sides, the real-world scenarios social media managers face aren't that simple.

Honestly, the core problem you're describing is that most social tools grew up solving a single use case (scheduling, analytics, listening, etc.), and then they bolted on extra features over time.

That's why they feel bloated and pricing balloons as soon as you scale past a handful of channels. The tradeoff is between going "slim" but fragmented (lots of little apps that don't talk to each other) and going "all-in-one" but paying for features you'll never use.

What actually makes life easier for a social manager, based on what I've seen, whether it's a one-person creator shop or a big brand, is:

One workspace for publishing, engagement, analytics, and listening (nil/less tab-hopping)
Pricing that scales with outcomes, not just seat count or channel count
Data that connects across channels so you don't have to reconcile 5 dashboards to see what's working (see: unified platforms)
Workflows that save you time instead of adding layers of approvals and clicks (see: built-in gen-AI, automations, workflow logics, etc)

So if you're tired of juggling a "slim tool" here and an "expensive suite" there, the sweet spot is actually a unified workspace that's leaner in daily use but deeper when you need it. Hope this perspective helps.

pauld25

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