jim Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I'm noticing a yellow tint when you look at the screen straight on but if you tilt the phone slightly It goes and looks perfect. Is this normal or do I have a dodgy screen? Settings -> Display -> Screen Mode Choose from the 4 preset modes there and see if you find a setting you like. Tried that but it still has a yellow tint when looking at it straight on, weird that it goes when you tilt it slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Probably a dodgy screen. My first Nexus S was like that. Try it against another S3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I'm staring at my S3 screen right now. I see no yellow tint at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Must be the screen then, there looks to have been a few issues after a quick Google. Will take it back tomorrow see what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I tried a new theme and when it loaded I had no icons on my screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 20, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 20, 2012 The next big thing is here <= new Samsung USA advert (and the observation that the iPhone is becoming the "old people" smartphone rings true to me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Also that Samsung advert comparing the phones is EVERYWHERE in the States. Every billboard and bus apparently. It's hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 20, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 20, 2012 I'm assuming it's OK to put this in here as an android-interest story even though it's not technically android ... HTC launches Windows Phone 8 duo As it continues its aggressive push in the smartphone space, Microsoft has announced two Windows Phone 8 handsets designed by Taiwanese vendor HTC. The HTC Windows Phone 8X is the premium handset of the two, with a 4.3in HD screen and a Qualcomm S4 1.5GHz dual-core processor. It has 1GB RAM, 16GB storage space and comes with an 8-megapixel camera. The HTC Windows Phone 8S meanwhile has a smaller 4in display, a Qualcomm S4 1GHz dual-core processor, 512MB RAM and 16GB storage space. According to Digantam Gurung, analyst at CCS insight, the appearance of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer at the launch event, alongside Peter Chou, CEO of HTC, provides assurance of the strength of the HTC-Microsoft relationship. “However, this is likely to frustrate Nokia who feel they are the “lead” Windows 8 licensee. It appears Microsoft is very keen to maintain a level playing field amongst Windows Phone makers at this stage,” he said. He added that the release of the 8X at the high end of the smartphone market now presents an opportunity for HTC to reassert itself following disappointing sales of previous Android handsets that were eclipsed by Samsung’s. “HTC will try and capitalise on growing momentum behind Windows Phone 8 aligned to the impending launch of Windows 8 which will be supported by an eye-watering Microsoft marketing budget,” Gurung added. “These new devices are not an attempt to de-emphasise HTC’s focus on Android, but rather add more diversity to the HTC portfolio, particularly given the growing competitive pressure with Android.” Earlier this month, Nokia announced its Flagship WP8 products, the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, while Samsung also launched its ATIV S device. The Windows 8 operating system for desktops is slated for launch in October this year. The Windows Phone 8X and 8S by HTC will be available beginning in November, through more than 150 carriers in over 50 countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Still not fully convinced by Windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 P4u are swapping my handset today, checked my mates and his is fine so definitely a faulty screen. Just hope the new one is okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Still not convinced by Windows. I'll give an honest appraisal of windows phone 8 when I get my Lumia 920. I really like the Blue HTC 8X looks great but the screen is too small. 4.3 is just so last year in size imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Jelly Bean users. Download Battery Widget? Reborn! Not only is it a great widget but it shows the future of the granular notifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer1981 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 looks like im spoilt for choice when i upgrade from my dhd which one to choose lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 When is your contract up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted September 20, 2012 Administrator Share Posted September 20, 2012 Conor, which battery widget? There are quite a few in the play store. BOF, I think that Windows Mobile is big enough to have it's own thread if you'd like to start it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 It's called. Battery Widget? Reborn! Amazingly granular info. I can't wait to see apps in a years time utilising this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer1981 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 When is your contract up? can upgrade from the 24th october im expecting a few new phones to show before then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 It's called. Battery Widget? Reborn! Amazingly granular info. I can't wait to see apps in a years time utilising this. See what you mean. It's excellent. There's a guy at work who showed me an app he's developing. Took a pic of me and it automatically put glasses on me, added hair, put someone else's face directly in place of mine etc. "wow" I said, "how long did you spend writing the code for that?" "about 5 minutes. It's only 3 lines. It's all just using the Google face recognition APIs" The APIs are getting so powerful now that anyone can use anything to create really great apps in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Just goes to show Google are actually innovating. They looked at Siri and had no interest in it as they know it's a gimmick. They come up with the amazing Google Now. In 2 years that'll blow my mind. Google have reached the point where their OS is polished. Now they can focus on amazing killer features. Google now already knows where I live and that I walk home. It's giving me walking directions home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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