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Microsoft Lumia 950/950XL Hands on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1rSzRsdsBU
Heres a video of an early hands on of the new phones coming soon. I think the XL is likely to be my next phone. |
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My L1520 still works fine, these new models do not excite me. I am rather saving for Surface Book.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1rSzRsdsBU
Heres a video of an early hands on of the new phones coming soon. I think the XL is likely to be my next phone. |
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They leave me cold, well maybe lukewarm
.Until WindowsPhone manage to have ALL the apps I need I wouldn't give them a second thought. Though my wife who has no interest in phones or tech really likes WP. Plain, simple, big tiles, can make phone calls and send texts. I suppose they are very good for that. |
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Is there a Lumia 940?
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They leave me cold, well maybe lukewarm
.Until WindowsPhone manage to have ALL the apps I need I wouldn't give them a second thought. Though my wife who has no interest in phones or tech really likes WP. Plain, simple, big tiles, can make phone calls and send texts. I suppose they are very good for that. |
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My L1520 still works fine, these new models do not excite me. I am rather saving for Surface Book.
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Can you install 8.1?
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I was wondering about uses for Continiuum and was thinking couldn`t it be used with a Remote Desktop APP or VPN to run full Windows Applications from a remote desktop computer or server on the locally connected Monitor?
Also as XBOX will be using windows 10 could`t we play XBOX games in the same way if you have fast WIFI etc.. |
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Is there a Lumia 940?
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IMO they look great, the big battery, Amoled display and 20MP camera sounds great, although no fingerprint scanner!
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They both have iris scanner's instead of fingerprint scanner.
I want to be able to use a pay service on my next phone and secure it quickly. |
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People are already starting to Side Load Android Apps on some of the later Microsoft Insider Mobile OS builds so you will likely be able to get want you want in future. There is also a big push to easily convert from Android, IOS, Win32 and Web APPs to Windows 10 using special developer tools.
Until such time as WindowsPhone legitimately supports all the apps natively it's a niche type OS that can't be considered. Quote:
They both have iris scanner's instead of fingerprint scanner. ![]() So will you hold the phone to your eye for WindowsPhonePay? I can just see that taking off... |
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Can you explain how that will work with apps like SkyGo? Or my banking app? Or many enterprise apps that also require authentication.
Until such time as WindowsPhone legitimately supports all the apps natively it's a niche type OS that can't be considered. ![]() So will you hold the phone to your eye for WindowsPhonePay? I can just see that taking off... |
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you just look at the phone you dont hold it up to your eye lol.. If you have an Xbox you would know how quickly it detects you.
So you can see the difference, lol... http://www.windowscentral.com/window...al-recognition You would also need to be looking at the screen to authorise any payment system, it would be pretty impractical for a contactless payment process... |
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Can you explain how that will work with apps like SkyGo? Or my banking app? Or many enterprise apps that also require authentication.
Until such time as WindowsPhone legitimately supports all the apps natively it's a niche type OS that can't be considered. ![]() So will you hold the phone to your eye for WindowsPhonePay? I can just see that taking off... Why not just use a contactless card, what's the point in getting your phone out to pay? So far I've only seen people use Nationwide and HSBC to do this but it is quite annoying as it takes longer than chip and pin to get to the next customer. |
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It's not an Xbox so how an Xbox works isn't necessarily how the phone will work. He says it's an iris scanner not facial recognition, iris scanners need to be close to the iris to scan, not just you looking at the phone from a distance.
So you can see the difference, lol... http://www.windowscentral.com/window...al-recognition You would also need to be looking at the screen to authorise any payment system, it would be pretty impractical for a contactless payment process... |
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I work in a shop which uses contactless payments and people who use their iPhone's to pay with on the contactless machines is a nightmare. chip and pin customers are faster.
Why not just use a contactless card, what's the point in getting your phone out to pay? So far I've only seen people use Nationwide and HSBC to do this but it is quite annoying as it takes longer than chip and pin to get to the next customer. |
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I work in a shop which uses contactless payments and people who use their iPhone's to pay with on the contactless machines is a nightmare. chip and pin customers are faster.
Why not just use a contactless card, what's the point in getting your phone out to pay? So far I've only seen people use Nationwide and HSBC to do this but it is quite annoying as it takes longer than chip and pin to get to the next customer. Anyone trying to say that taking out your wallet, getting the card out, inserting it in the machine, waiting for the prompt, entering the pin, waiting for the approved prompt, removing the card, reinserting into the wallet and putting the wallet away is quicker than double clicking the home button and holding the phone above the reader for a second is deluded. Try and stick to reality. |
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In the demo he looked at it he didn't bring it right up to his eye..
Now that you've read the link perhaps you actually understand what it is? |
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It works to about 30cm from what I remember, totally unsuitable for anything but unlocking the phone.
Now that you've read the link perhaps you actually understand what it is?
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Pity they didnt talk more about these accessories at the event they are awsome..
http://www.mozoaccessories.com/index.php#main |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1rSzRsdsBU
Heres a video of an early hands on of the new phones coming soon. I think the XL is likely to be my next phone. http://www.windowscentral.com/lumia-...&utm_source=wp |
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After reading the Article I don`t share your negativity about the technology.. Iphone 8 will have it then everyone will suddenly love it
![]() It should be quite apparent with very little thought to see a sensitive print reader is far more effective. The iris scanner is a feature for features sake at this time, others tried facial recognition in the past and consumers didn't take to it. Unfortunately it's a bit like Windows Phone in general, something that looks good at first glance but isn't anywhere near as useful as you thought with more indepth testing and use. Quote:
check out the new camera I am 100% getting on also...
http://www.windowscentral.com/lumia-...&utm_source=wp |
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Sorry, you are talking nonsense, I've seen many people use ApplePay and it's far quicker than chip and pin.
Anyone trying to say that taking out your wallet, getting the card out, inserting it in the machine, waiting for the prompt, entering the pin, waiting for the approved prompt, removing the card, reinserting into the wallet and putting the wallet away is quicker than double clicking the home button and holding the phone above the reader for a second is deluded. Try and stick to reality. Why would you want to take out your phone to make a payment, what a load of garbage. |
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