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Galaxy Unpacked is Samsung's annual event where the latest-generation Galaxy devices are officially unveiled – this year, the event is scheduled for February 1 and the company is expected to launch the new Galaxy S23 lineup.
Registration is free and Samsung typically sends out vouchers via email to those who register for the event – the voucher discount is currently unknown, but Samsung has teased savings of up to $100.00 off, while vouchers from previous events have ranged from $25.00 off (2021) to $100.00 off (2022) various Samsung devices.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 is scheduled for February 1 and registration is available online for a limited time.
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View allWhen you’re spending >$1K, Apple is the better choice.
iOS stinks, but I have to start thinking about whether all those other benefits outweigh iOS and still make it worth it. Or, to think about it in the inverse, do I like Android OS enough to endure worst energy efficiency, lower battery life, fewer years of software updates, etc. just to stick with this OS (given the prices are nearly the same now).
I can't help looking at an iPhone 8 my folks have and seeing it still performing so well and still getting the latest updates six years later, and still getting good battery life with a 65$ battery replacement done through Apple (less than half the price I paid Samsung) . This is just unheard of in the Android space, and its hard to dismiss it entirely.
I'm not sure yet if I'll do it, I can't stand the closed nature of iOS, but still. It was easy to forgive those drawbacks of Android knowing they usually cost less. Now though, its harder to overlook the shortcomings when you're charging almost the same prices. At least for me personally, this is how I'm thinking about it.
Back in the day, I played with customROM that were debloated from "root" (pun intended) - they make little and little difference.
On topic, upgraded to an S20 to get the wide angle lens, don't see myself upgrading until the good zoom shows up in the regular model.
I can't stand apple though so I think I'd probably wait another year again if s23u is a bust.
iPhones have their own issues. They lack 120hz screens aside from their top models.
But I like the Android operating system better so I'm really hoping it does well.
If I see some improvements on the chipset, I'll take the plunge for a S23U 512GB, and pay the money - but I'll aim to keep it for as long as I kept my Note, so hopefully at least 5 years or so if possible.
If the chipset is still mediocre like SD8 Gen 1 in the S22 lineup, and obviously I won't touch another Pixel, I might just accept that I have no more decent Android options, and maybe it's time to migrate to an iPhone. For me personally, it's less about the upfront cost and more about the longevity and long-term reliability and support.
And honestly, now that Android phones have started approaching iPhone pricing, it's getting harder for me to justify sticking with Android when it hasn't match Apple on the other factors in addition to price (such as thermals, battery efficiency, long-term OS support, reliability, and customer service, etc.).
I tried going back to Google to see if they have improved with the Pixel 7 and I learned that all these years later and Google still hasn't learned how to build a proper functioning phone - had to return it.
I tried the S22+ and I was unimpressed by SD8 Gen1 - hot, inefficient, and ho-hum battery life. I won't consider a OnePlus, so there's not much else on the Android side.
If I'm being completely honest, I think if the S23 doesn't fix these issues with the new SD8 Gen2, I'm not waiting any longer - I think I'm just going to give up on Android and get an iPhone.
With inflation and the rising cost of everything and people data plan jumping from one carrier to another. People are just buying good enough phones outright from the last generation mobile device line. The second hand phone market is getting bigger and as more people stop upgrading or getting the latest tech these days. The market is becoming more saturated with phones not selling and they decrease in pricing.
I can see mobile gamers upgrade their phones as newer mobile games may need compatibility with up-to-date android firmware but thats usually at least 3-4 years apart for mobile games. But if you have a decent computer, you can just run emulators to play mobile games and save the battery/lithium usage on your phone from degrading.
Just think wisely before jumping on the next bandwagon and save yourself several hundred dollars or more.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS22/comm ... _december/
... I just cracked my screen yesterday on a Note 10+... I've had an incredible run with Samsung (3 phones in 12 years) and looking forward to the S23 Ultra.
Canada is always over a month behind.
Currently my S22 is sitting on Dec.1 patch, while spouse on Pixel always receives right at the beginning of the month.
Don't think it would change the S23 launch price but we might see more sales in the future. Pixel 7 has been on sale multiple times since release.
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I read some stuff about the firmware change but never got around to doing it. I am on the most recent update for the Fold3 and still no 5G. I can try giving them a call to see if they can help to get the IMEI onto their system.
In regards to the warranty, I had the extra coverage with Samsung Care which was the promo when I bought the phone. Very quick and efficient process and they actually replaced my broken screen phone with a brand new sealed in the box one instead of fixing it. Had to pay the deductible of course.
The problem was with the logistics. Getting the phone to them was easy but then getting it back to me in Canada was a total nightmare. I had to end up paying taxes again for the replacement and then Crossborder pickups gave me a form that I have to submit to customs to get the money back. I haven't gotten around to doing that yet, but all in all it was about $250 CAD that I had to pay for the taxes.
If Covid wasn't an issue I would've just driven down and picked it up myself, but this happened during travel restrictions and border closures, so that was another hassle. I guess what I'm trying to say is if you don't have an amerifriend you can rely on, then logistics for warranty could be a bit of an issue.
https://forums.redflagdeals.com/samsung ... d-2441660/
(Forgot to add the link)
This thread has good summary in the OP. Even though it's 2 years old the process is still valid.
Check slick deals as there will be additional coupons that are going to pop-up and make it even a better deal.
For example, last year bought the s22U 256, Tab S8+ 128 with keyboard case for $350usd after trading in my s21U.
There aren't any reshippers which are black listed. Instead for all new phones Samsung's trade in T&C states that there can only be 4 pending trade-ins pet physical address. So if a reshipper has been used for say 4 orders and now there are 4 open trade-in pending, any additional orders will be automatically cancelled until those trade-in are shipped to Samsung. This is usually for the first 90 to 120 days.
Ps if interested look for reshipper in States with low tax rate. Don't go for the tax free states as more than likely people might have used them already.
Hope this helps.
Maybe in cell phone discussion I should start a new thread about buying from Samsung USA
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/26/2357 ... -inflation...
“Consumers may find even more generous trade-in offers and promotions continuing well into 2023 as the market will think of new methods to drive upgrades and sell more devices, specifically high-end models,” says Anthony Scarsella, research director at IDC."
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