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Announcement vs. availability date of different flagship phones

Let's compare the announcement and availability date of flagship phones from different brands in Malaysia. iPhone X: 3 Nov vs. 24 Nov Galaxy S9: 16 Feb vs. 16 Mar Mate 10 Pro: Oct 16 vs. Nov 24 Mi 6 (Mi 8 predecessor): Apr 19 vs. Aug 5 Mix 2S: Mar 27 vs. June 1 It is not hard to see why Malaysia Mi fans were unsatisfied. Note: This is a backdated post, I was hoping Mi 8 will be arrived sooner at that time. However, it was a disappointing wait, Mi phones nowadays just feel crappy software wise.

Android Vs iOS The Truth about Apple and Google's OS

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When it comes to the good old debate of Android vs iOS, some netizens did not actually own both devices and merely judging based on online reviews and hearsay. A YouTube user wicked4u2c posted an in-depth video series (5 parts!) trying to convince the audience that Android is a much more polished OS and offers more flexibility. Be warned: your experience of Android may vary from device to device. (One of the major rants on Android.)  For example, Galaxy Nexus uses stock Android, no customization. Samsung and HTC phones apply Touchwiz and Sense, respectively. The second point is Android versions . The latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has come a long way in improving user experience. Last but definitely not the least, variation of hardware specifications. Unlike iOS, Android could be found on handsets from different manufacturers, even those with low hardware specifications. You can expect a smoother experience of Android on a faster processor and RAM. The YouTube user is ...

iPhone 5, October 4.

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Apple fans rejoice! Apple officially invited reporters to an iPhone-related event on October 4th, 10am Pacific Daylight Time, at its California headquarter. Let's talk iPhone 5? (Or possibly even a cheaper variant, iPhone 4S.) SOURCE The Loop VIA Amanz Update: No iPhone 5, only iPhone 4S. Apple said that the outlook is the same as iPhone 4, with intelligent antenna. Inside, it features a A5 dual-core processor, 14.4Mbps downlink and 5.8Mbps uplink HSDPA, 8MP camera (f/2.4 and video image stabilization), human-friendly voice control. Black and white available and comes with 16/32/64GB versions, will be released on 14th first in 7 countries and coming to Singapore on 28th, and to Malaysia probably at the end of the year. In summary, basically the main camera and voice control are the key upgrades. The tech spec is up. Update2: iFixit gives a more detailed specification of iPhone 4S, it has a dual-core 1GHz, 512MB RAM, and a about 1432mAh battery. (VIA Malaysia Wireles...