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Smartphone sales down 22 percent in Q2, the worst performance in a decade::North American sales are bad for everyone, except, miraculously, Google.

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[–] jballs@sh.itjust.works 59 points 1 year ago (4 children)

You mean removing a headphone jack, SD storage options, and removable batteries aren't added value? I know they claim it makes your phone more waterproof, but I don't wanna use my phone in the pool, I just wanna listen to some headphones without charging them.

[–] dustyData@lemmy.world 22 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No no no. Your phone might be waterproof, but we don't condone the usage of the phone near bodies of water. Intentional submersion of the phone voids the guarantee (actual language on the guarantee of a IP67 waterproof phone).

[–] tigerjerusalem@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I find hilarious* that they claim their phones is waterproof while shoving a water sensitive sticker that triggers with the small hint of humidity to deny warranty.

*infuriating

[–] Mr_Magpie@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The new Google 9 comes with 4 wheels so you can drive it without carrying it. We had to remove a bunch of features to fit the wheels and rc antenna, stuff like the phone capability, installing non-Google content, and anything that could prevent ads, Firefox is no longer something you can use, but it's worth it for zoomy phone functionality.

Also there's a subscription fee now or you have to listen to ads before your call.

[–] jballs@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Oooo does it have a foldable screen that no one asked for?

[–] AlexWIWA@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I had a non-waterproof iPhone from 2009-2021 and never had an issue. I hate apple's BS excuse to sell airpods.