+Ward Huyskes Frankly, Windows Phone is never greater than android, but as a WP user, you get an awesome OS with unique personalization and best in class update support (on newer device at least), especially if you are have a developer unlocked device... Lumia 950 has a far more superior camera package cmpared tl the the G4, and you get the iris scanner, Continuum and Windows Helo support and most important of all, windows 10 Redstone 2 update
Ward Huyskes - Well, for me it is how fast the OS is. Great level of integration with my desktop/laptop and simplicity is also one of my reasons. I could not care less about Snapchat and PokemonGO. For me 950XL is my production device to help me do my job and it is great device. Some people may not like it but I do not care, I love 950XL and will never go back to Android...
I have only really seen your Microsoft related videos thus far, and I am not the biggest Microsoft follower, but I thoroughly enjoy your videos and thoughts. I am also an avid technology enthusiast. I get very excited when I stumble upon a channel of another tech enthusiast that makes quality videos as you do. What I like most about your videos is that from what I can see is that you are well researched, passionate about what you do and most importantly, you are future focused. You have made predictions in your other two videos that I watched which I can get behind. None of them were too far fetched, and they are very exciting. Good job! I have subscribed and look forward to future content.
Recently dropped my 950 for iPhone 6s. Got a bit frustrated after 2-3 years of "constant beta" so decided to dive into a more stable experience. Still, think to keep my 950 and see what anniversary update brings.
+SupremeJormu he means that Windows 10 has been in beta for two years, or a year at least. I'm switching to a 6s+ Sunday which I'm glad because I got tired of the shit app store and my essential apps not installing or crashing. I'll certainly miss the UI but I won't miss my battery being at 80some percent then dying.
+Benjamin Petrucci Windows 10 Mobile was launched together with the 950 so it's nowhere near 2-3 years old, even the PC version was just launched in July 2015. Also WP 8.1 was quite stable since it was available. The guy it's clearly exaggerating, the 950 was never as bad as some claim.
UltraFighter18 Exactly.. I myself own 950XL and i absolutely love it. I bought it immediately when it came out, seeing the progress what has been done in 8 months is huge.
98% of the population said they don't want windows on a smartphone,, LOL, 98% are zombies. I don't label it a smartphone, its a pocket PC. I have the 950xl, there's no other phone that even comes close to doing what this mobile PC can do.
I've had the 950xl for 6months now and love it to bits. Many people ask me what phone I have then I talk about some of it's spec and features and are surprised at how powerful this phone is even though it came out in Oct 2015!! Yet people still buy I phones and android. So many sheeps...
it could not be more true i have one too i have a little trick for you try go to Settings>Extras>equalizer select "Custom" preset and do this: +7 +6 +3 -2 -4 -3 +6 400 620 960 1500 2400 3700 6200 the sound will be much better! ;)
omg who let you out of the hells doors? youre like satan himself i think im gonna help my freind get the lumia 640 he always wanted while you sit cursing at your bricked 1970 Jan 1, 1:00 iphone
well it depends, I'm an Android user but WP apps would suffice when it comes to my usage, which is a browser, deezer or spotify, email app, sms app and 1 or 2 simple 2.5d games
Not The One It’s March 2019 now and Windows Phone is officially dead, with security updates ending this December. The App Store also lacks the most important apps, like Signal etc. and all in all the platform is underdeveloped, insecure, and aesthetically nothing what an Android launcher couldn’t replicate.
You nailed the situation perfectly, thanks for this video and I hope lots of people watch it. I personally bought Lumia 550 about six months ago since I wanted to try out the platform. I quickly found out that I *like* being a sort of "beta tester" (unpaid, sadly) for the platform. It is indeed exciting to constantly look forward for new developments, new features, new builds, new app updates, etc. Even on the low-end, the system is usable and even enjoyable. And live tiles, when you arrange them to your liking, make a supremely beautiful homescreen that no other platform can replicate. Now, also due to your videos, I am about to buy Lumia 950 since it is finally discounted enough around here for me to seriously consider buying it. I am looking forward to experiencing a high-end Windows smartphone, after learning to live with the low-end. Especially, as you said yourself, the camera. It is kind of ironic that people are burying this platform now, when (finally) it is coming to its own. What a shame. I am going to stick around because I couldn't stand the boredom of Android or iOS, which have reached their innovation peak and now "just work". I have no problem being in the tiny minority who "resist" the iOS/Android duopoly :-) And when/if Windows Mobile catches on, I'll be one of those smug old-timers mumbling "I told you so" ;-)
The Catch 22 is such a darned thing :( W10M is clearly the superior user experience (at least now it is, latest fast ring insider build is incredibly stable)
Great review my friend!!! Windows mobile is a great platform!!!! I dropped nexus 6p for lumia 950 and I am back again to the os that I enjoy the most!!!
Yup. Lumia 950 is the best and clean phone I ever had. Unfortunately Lumia 950 is only available in the worst cell company ever, AT&T. I used android for almost 7 years before my Lumia; now i am back in Verizon and trying an Iphone.
I'm doing the opposite, dropping my Lumia 1020 for a Nexus 6P. I'm not crazy about the switch but I find it hard to drop 400$ on W10M which has an uncertain future. I really love W10M but I'm waiting to see how things shape up in 2017. I'll probably get a 550 for insider purposes.
JOTA, I got my first Lumia 950 in November/15 from mricrosoft store online. They gave me the dual/ international one in order to activate in Verizon. After going back and forward with Verizon and Microsoft. Verizon was not able to activate my phone for almost 2 months. Verizon blaming on Microsoft and bicerversa, was absolutelly frustrating. At the end Microsoft refunded me the total including all the goodies I had to buy from different online stores like covers, cables, etc. To finish my Lumia 950 experience. I moved some of my lines to ATT in January/16 just to get this phone. Life battery on the Lumia really s#cks, phone is sharp, clean, beautiful, plataform in unbelievable "for work". It wont for people who wants the phone for fun because there are not enough apps in the market. June/16 I went back to Verizon because ATT is horrible on everything. Online, customer service and even how they treat Small businesses and its billing. I lost aprox 2K in this process. Anyways!!!
when I see this video pops up on Suggested Videos, I expected this video to be another tech reviewer bashing Windows phone from the same old aspect with the same old argument didn't expect to be this balanced... kudos to you :)
Really liked the update. I totally agree, I've gone from Windows 10 to Android and then back to Windows 10... It may not have all the apps in the world but the layout and the ease of use is very, very good.. Outlook is excellent, way, way better than the version that is on Android.. Android is just too messy for me.. Windows 10 is easy, and has come a long way over the last 2-3 months.. Viva Windows Mobile!
I have been using Lumia 930 for almost 2 years now. I haven't missed out any of the "top android&ios apps that you need or you are not in" All that I could ever ask is there. I started with win 8.1 and win 10 is a big leap forward. There were no loss with the performance after I upgraded it. Also, you got a great thing going on here, I believe that this channel will pick up on youtube.
I owned in 2015 a Lumia 640, which is a cheap upper low end phone , a real deal for its price. It had the best camera algorithms, HDR and camera app I ever used , it was extraordinary, it overperformed for a tiny 8MP 1/4" f2.2, the shots had perfect white balance and exposure and quite punchy colours without being too much, if you added the HDR option it got with great dynamic range (you have the option to edit how much HDR you want ,in the gallery app, yeah, you can give a stronger or weaker HDR to the photo after you shot it + you can do the same to the flash, the single camera app with such features, still missing them) , ok the photos weren't flagship level because of the tiny sensor , but much better than some phones twice the price . Aside the overperforming camera , the performance was battery smooth in the OS(but buggy and laggy in apps) , Windows 10 Mobile is the smoothest OS I ever seen, better than Android or IOS on wtf, a low end phone with Snapdragon 400( 4 cores A7 32-bit) with 1GB RAM DDR3?! But as Tech Altar says, the lack of apps and the very poor quality of the ones that are gives it a beta state ,that made me come back to Android, longing for the incredible camera app and smooth OS, hoping that UWP and ARM compatibility with desktop Windows 10 will save this unpolished diamond, but until then Android is my daily driver .
By now it is one and a half year after you published this video. How do you feel about the phone now, did MS make much progress? I was once a Lumia user and at that time the UWP platform is full of hope. Now it seems that UWP developers focused more on PC other than phones.
It's amazing. I am using WP10 for over a year now and it has not let me down. If there isn't an app for something, there is a really good web-app that does the job (e.g. CZcams, PayPal) and feels like using a native app. Camera and screen are great. UI is very responsive. Edge works well. I can't complain, really.
Very nice review. Just bought my 950 other day for 289 euros (599e originally here) along with a Mozo leather back cover. The phone and especially the camera are incredible! Can't keep my hands off it. Almost feel bad for getting it for that prize tag.
I bought it from my local mobile providers store (DNA.fi). It's unlocked however and not tied to them. It was actually the best offer I found in here (Finland), but some retail stores are also selling it for 299 euros.
Hi Garon. Thanks for sharing this information. Do you know, how long this offer continues? I let my friend buy this phone for me from Helsinki if they give Mozo back cover for free. Is this offer includes dual sim version also? Did DNA.fi sell display dock too? Greetings from Estonia. Btw. In here lowest price is 320 euro, but this is only for the phone.
Hello, sadly the Mozo back cover was probably only an offer in my local DNA store when I wanted a black 950 but they only had white so I got a black Mozo cover. However I think they will sell the phone for 289 euros as long as they have it in stock and this included the dual-sim version also. Not sure if they sell the display dock. Among others at least Gigantti.fi here is selling the 950 for 299 euros and have Mozo back covers for 44,95 euros which I think is still quite fair offer, but they seemed to have single-sim only.
One of the main reasons I love Windows Phone. It reminds me of how I felt when I was exploring iPhone 1 while the rest of my world didn't know about it. Most didn't even know Apple. Being part of Windows Phone makes you feel special. Exactly like being an iPhone or Apple user used to.
exactly. I got mine on eBay for €310.00 and everybody who sees the pictures I take is blown away. And: the screen is great, the browser fast... and the offline maps are incredibly useful.
Agree with most all of what you say, Martin. About time we had someone talking sense about the platform, rather than the usual doom-and-gloom. The 950 (xl actually) is my 5th(?) Windows phone, and I moved back to it from a brief spell with a Nexus6P. The killer features for me are wireless charging and being able to add 200GB of additional storage. A couple of things; if the plastic back plate really drives you crazy, Mozo makes a range of really high quality replacements that add a premium touch to the phone for a small outlay. I notice that you also mention poor sound from your phone; although not listed the Lumia range supports the aptX codec for cd-audio quality streaming over bt. With a supported receiver (like the Avantree Roxa) and a set of ext speakers) the output is much better than wired. Keep you the good work with the videos; really enjoying them
Thanks for the kind words! I don't actually mind the plastic much, as I said, I think plastic is quite functional and works well for what I need it. I'll look into the Bluetooth thing though!
microsoft's garage developers it's not really "microsoft" team, it's a dedicated devs, who works in MS and if they code something, or have ideas, MS gives them a chance to embody it. if those people have an idea of somewhat app or service, and they are using iphones, i think they won't even think about windows phone.
Awesome pics in Brussels! I got the 950XL in Februari and I have to say I love it very much. It has gone from a buggy phone to pretty stable and I just love the camera!
Wonder why NO for iris scanner. I don't find it gimmicky and also it's improved highly in accuracy now (L950XL RS 14388) if properly calibrated. It works well in any light conditions & from the distance of 1.5 feet (45 to 50cm) with high consistency. Phone isn't required to keep very close to the face as many suggest. This's required only when we wear sunglasses. Only complain is it doesn't unlocks phone immediately. Takes approx 1 to 1.5sec which isn't definitely a big deal due to that animation. And drains some more battery.
I had this phone for about 10 month now and i gotta say that u basically described the whole experience quite perfectly ! , but sometimes unfortunately i had to go through a lot of unexplainable lagging , the overheating worries me and some other stuff like the alarm doesn't work as it should like it goes off but with no sound and also one time friends of mine kept calling me but i didnt received any thing not even missed calls in the log , but as you know after one restart everything works just fine haha ,,,,, good review and keep it up 👍
Been on and off the Windows Phone ecosystem since the old Samsung Omnia 7. Had a couple of Android phones in between, but I keep coming back for some reason. I love how it's always been super responsive and I like that it's been constantly changing. Running a Lumia 950XL, and yeah, the iris scanning...I actually like Windows Hello. Works every time for me, and none of the time for anyone else who tried it.
Windows 10 has changed for the better. Last year when I upgraded my L735 to Windows 10 - and had to revert to 8.1 after a week because it was so unstable, things took forever to load... etc. Now, In november 2016, I upgraded my new Lumia 830 to Windows 10, and battery life is much better, software is a lot quicker, so is the OS. I have high hopes for what MS have got in their sleeve.
Had a Lumia 630, 925 and 950. Each of them replaced the other due to unexplainable constant crashes and horrendous software. The phones felt half finished, and could not come close to competing with other phones (except for their cameras, which were incredible) Switched to an S7, and I'm never going back.
I was a diehard Android fan until I made the switch to a Lumia 640XL. Loved it, even more so when WP10 was released. I had it for about 2 years but then I just couldn't take the buggy software and lack of apps any more. I was gifted a Galaxy S7 which I use now (its okay, I don't think there's been a more exciting Samsung phone since the S3 tbh). However, I can't bring myself to get rid of the Lumia. I update it and keep checking that one day the most popular apps will appear in the Store and I can return to Windows. Windows 10 Mobile has more potential than any Android or Apple smartphone so I can relate to your excitement. Brilliant video btw.
I bought a Lumia 930 about 2 weeks before the 950 launched. It was a lot cheaper for that period, and hardware still keeps up, and the design is brilliant. But this video pretty much reflects what I think. It's not that I regret buying this 930, but I hadn't expected how much and how fast this platform has improved. And I think I struggled a bit with the pentile screen and cameras. ALSO, metal frame. The next time I buy a phone will probably be after 2 years time. I'm looking forward to Microsoft releasing a very capable option that rivals against other Android flagships.
Purchased my 950 in April 2016. Has run flawlessly from it's first day out of the box. I don't do Windows Insider. Just the standard Microsoft pushed updates. Love this phone experience. :)
Hi. I like the videos you make. You expand a subject in a very informative and credible way. You always make sense, and your humor is a bonus! May I ask if you still use your Lumia 950 as your daily driver even today, 2017?
Do you still use your 950? If so, I'd really like to see your point of view about Windows Mobile in 2017, and what do you think will come of it in the year to come. Love your videos, man! Keep it up.
Glad to find a sensible assessment of the metal-as-a-phone-material design policy. And yeah the iris scanner has been one of the most off-putting things in considering a 950 purchase. A finger-print reader would have been great (either instead or in addition to the scanner). The new Galaxy Note 7 has both.
I've just discovered your channel with this video, and.., woaw, you're just sooo right about what this phone is and about what the Insider program is ! Thanks to you, I've just fall in love with Windows Mobile again, and with my Lumia 950, in a moment where Microsoft isn't giving us that much love (MS Garage...). Thank you :)
I bought a Lumia during the buy-one-get-one free offer, and I haven't regret it. Microsoft is really pushing the software updates and there is so much potential with this OS!
Nice vid. I really enjoy seeing my W10 Mobile evolve(L735). As much as I love using the phone, sadly I can't recommend a device to anyone anymore while it's still in that semi-beta phase. I need them to finalise everything and get the app store up to speed then I can once again recommend Windows Mobile.
Just found this. I got a 950 on launch and got rid of it 2.5 years later when it got too roughed up by time. Now on android and it feels a terrible backwards step. The Win10 UI on a phone is a perfect fix and that camera!!!!
I took advantage of the buy the 950XL and get a 950 free, which made me happy with the larger screen of the 950XL and the wife very happy with the 950, killer deal on killer phones, that work great with personal and business needs.
I really want to switch but like 90% of my phone time revolves around a never ending list of what to watch videos, and windows phone doesn't have that amazing feature on mytube yet.
I moved away from windows phone a half year ago to follow the herd and go Android. I have a killer Sony 4k smart phone, but I have come to the conclusion that I hate the Android OS. Every screen feels like it was designed by a different commitee. I miss my Lumia 1520 sooooooo much. Logical layout, smooth navigation. I miss Cortana and all she did for me during my days with her. I can't wait for the Surface Phone. Now I'm in the market for the 950XL because I'm tired of Android. Hearing about the bugginess from the early release made me shy away. Thank you for the updated review.
Yup, one of my favorite things about lumia phones is the back cover which is plastic or PVC and has a matte finish so fingerprints, scratches and even inks don't stick to it. My old lumia 520 has been scratched, dropped and dented but I still manage to fix it and still looks great. I totally agree that metal covers are overrated.
I gave windows phone a try with the Lumia 640, I loved the call quality, but the lack of applications brought me back to android. Especially no banking apps, no fast pay with the phone, and most of the gadgets don't have apps for windows phone (360 cameras, Amazon echo, etc) It's like buying a big ultra high 4K resolution TV only to watch old VHS tapes.
I have an iPhone/sony and 950xl and I cannot use the android and ios phones anymore since they are not as smart as my Microsoft 950xl. The phone charges lightning fast the battery stays forever and it is just awesome.
I bought recently a Lumia 640 XL, the first thing I did was updating to W10 and I am very happy with it, I thought of the 950 XL but it was for me outside of my budget, the Lumia design in general plain and simple no bling and that's what I favors, and the price was OK 150€ for dual sim LTE with 13mp camera and 3000mA/h changeable batt. is a steal IMHO.
I agree love my Lumia 640 and would love to own the 950 I think at that price it's a no brainer. Great review and glad someone is taking the time to show the best of windows. I love the beta test and windows 10 is awesome. I agree I would like the microsoft programmers to spend more time developing for its own platform more but overall it is awesome.
By screen mirroring you meen Continuum? I made a whole video about it a few days ago, you can check it out on my channel. As for youtube apps, I'm pretty happy with MyTube Beta as far as watching videos go, but if you are a youtuber yourself and need analytics, you will have to rely on the website, which is a bit of a pain
No just watching videos the 930 was a great phone loved cortana does the 950 still read out texts and can you activate here with voice when phone is locked
A lot of videos don't cover the nitty gritty of the phone like what's the messaging app like and sounds dialer etc can you put caller on hold send a message not seen any review mention it everyone seems very biased towards the other operating systems out their I'm gonna take the plunge and get the 950 from Amazon
***** cause the attention span of most people tends to be really short and they don't usually watch 30 minute videos :P Also, I honestly basically never use neither the messaging app, nor the phone app, I get everything done over the internet. I don't think you will regret it though, unless you need an app that isn't there
tried getting 950 here in India but most places its not available now. its bit strange to seem MS develop apps like outlook for IOs or android but not give it to windows platform.
Really good! I want to buy a Lumia 950 XL, but i cannot find other reviews a part from the ones made when the phone was launched. excellent, i think i will buy it. i like your style and way of showing things, but i would like that you say more about iris scanner and battery life.
The best part of Windows phone... and i mean the best part, The Nokia 1520 that was released in 2013 is still running strong, and reliably... today!!!! I use it as a home tablet, and if needed I use Google Voice to make calls on it as a house phone... it works and it is very reliable.
I had a Lumia.... although frustrating more often than not....it was a truely great software and live tiles were awesome but killed just because of lack of apps
I picked one up off ebay for $199, unlocked it for 99 cents. Great upgrade over my 1520. I don't see the big deal over apps, the major ones are there. I think I only really use about 10 apps total, yeah, there are millions out there, and I have trouble remembering what each of them is for, so they just remain as wasted space on my phone. I think as a business phone it's perfect, and everything is synced on my laptop and all the pc that I logged into at work, so if I set something off my calendar, that's all synchronized and shown on my lockscreen of all my devices. Everything is backed up on the server, so all my text messages from years ago, contacts, all my pictures, etc... they all migrate to my new phone. One Note is awesome also, I put all of my things I need to remember in it, and yes, synced to all devices. Iphone and Android is for unproductive hipsters sipping their latte at Starbucks.
This pretty much sums up why I use Windows Phone, good job, I like the way you explain how fun unfinished actually is fun and the killer camera ... I'm so close to trading in my Lumia 930 for a 950 now (with my trade in I can pick it up for €99 unlocked from CEX), my friend upgraded from an s4 to an s6 and I can't be having that 😂
just watched thee of your videos back t back. never heard of ou before, your video popped up in the suggestions section of Awesome Tube on my 550. Really like how you say so many bad things about windows phones(which are unfortunately true too) and yet are so optimistic about it and as you said made a complete switch. so at the end I liked you and your videos, so had no choice but to hit the subscribe button. I too am planning to get a 950 xl for around 2200ood buy now that 0 INR. what do you suggest? is it a good buy now that it is so old? or should I wait for the uncertain surface phone? because I donot have the liberty to spend lots of money. the 950 xl was launched in my country for 55000 INR and now it has dropped to 22000 INR so I am buying it becasuse of vaue for money. any new windows device, even hp elite x3 or alcatel idol 4s will definitely cost around the same 50000 inr, that is if they ever come to india. so I was definitely considrung 950xl. also have u tried the mozo covers?how are they? ae they durable? is the stck back cover durable? thans and happy new year!!
Double tap to unlock.Double tap the bottom zone to lock the screen.U can change the battery.Black theme.My mom said she hates the android Wechat because of its UI is white like hell.Guestures beta is so cool.
I jumped from iOS, Android, Blackberry 10, and Windows Phone. Among them all, Android screwed so bad when it comes to performance. Apparently, Windows Phone OS runs smooth even on gaming. Would be fun to be a Windows Phone user if game companies like Supercell made their apps available on Windows Phones too.
Martin , you ought to be in sales.I find it amazing that you almost convinced a lot many die hard android users try out windows! I wonder if you could help me with a problem.I recently bought a lenovo zuk z2 plus ,indian version, running on marshmallow.After initial set up the updater informed me of an update to nougat ,file size 995 mb.I downloaded it and it and most that it told me that the phone would reboot after installation and I proceeded with it .The phone rebooted and told me that the installation failed and since then I have gone through the process many a times to no avail.Its always the same...Installation failed! Tried factory reset ,make sure phone is non rooted..all ti no avail. What could be the reasons ro foil an update installation? I hope you can help me with this ,Martin...
i loved windows phone 8.1 only problem i had was sometimes apps would stay "resuming" forever. windows 10 mobile looks a lot better im planning on switching back to windows when a surface phone comes out but itll be a tough choice because there is no pokemon go on there
I left windows phone back in 2016 I had the Nokia 520, 525, then I went to the Lumia 640, I went back to Android with a LG G Sytlo just upgraded to the Stylo 2 I am a heavy app user and sadly the app support isn't there. I would LOVE to see the surface phones surpass IPhone and Android or give a solid run to Android and Apple. Windows 10 mobile is very good, but again it needs time and I like being able to use a wide range of apps to check my bank account or whatever I need to do. I would like to see surface phone work like a PC at home I figure why not the tech is there now. Being able to use google chrome on the surface phone would be awesome as well as who knows one day maybe play eve online. Why not?
Yeah. This chapter i's dead now. I also had a windows phone, but unfortunately it was really buggy. Playing audio didn't work without interuptions every few seconds and the always on clock tended to freeze a lot into an analog TV noise screen.
"Progressing quickly" W10M got v1607 in August, which was a decent polish/UI/feature update and then ... nothing else. 1703 and 1709 brought nothing. And then the OS died unfortunately.
Hey .... nice video... finally broke my 920 and got a 640 great phone for its price but couldn't stand the camera... sold it... Been on Android for six months now... looks like the price of the 950 is just about right for me to jump back into Windows....
@Piotrek Mazek - I am planning to get 640 XL LTE (for under 180 $ - 2nd hand mobile). Do you really feel the camera is great? How about sound / video quality and battery life?
thiruvetti I'll show you :D About battery life - 3 days, using often (without battery saver). When you're using phone very rarely, it can last up to even 6 days!
yay.. Another windows mobile user,..I'm not alone
can you tell me why you think windows phone is so great? I'm stuck picking between the lg g4 and the lumia 950
+Ward Huyskes Frankly, Windows Phone is never greater than android, but as a WP user, you get an awesome OS with unique personalization and best in class update support (on newer device at least), especially if you are have a developer unlocked device... Lumia 950 has a far more superior camera package cmpared tl the the G4, and you get the iris scanner, Continuum and Windows Helo support and most important of all, windows 10 Redstone 2 update
OwlyLife Russel ok thanks
OwlyLife Russel - Hey, I use Windows mobile and I like it very much. I am former Android user...
Ward Huyskes - Well, for me it is how fast the OS is. Great level of integration with my desktop/laptop and simplicity is also one of my reasons. I could not care less about Snapchat and PokemonGO. For me 950XL is my production device to help me do my job and it is great device. Some people may not like it but I do not care, I love 950XL and will never go back to Android...
been using andriod for years,and still misses my windows phone.
actually planning to buy this phone in 2019.
I have only really seen your Microsoft related videos thus far, and I am not the biggest Microsoft follower, but I thoroughly enjoy your videos and thoughts. I am also an avid technology enthusiast. I get very excited when I stumble upon a channel of another tech enthusiast that makes quality videos as you do. What I like most about your videos is that from what I can see is that you are well researched, passionate about what you do and most importantly, you are future focused. You have made predictions in your other two videos that I watched which I can get behind. None of them were too far fetched, and they are very exciting. Good job! I have subscribed and look forward to future content.
Sweet, welcome on board! :)
I'm really sad that MS stopped making Windows Phone :(
Recently dropped my 950 for iPhone 6s. Got a bit frustrated after 2-3 years of "constant beta" so decided to dive into a more stable experience. Still, think to keep my 950 and see what anniversary update brings.
950 has been out since Nov. 2015, what you mean by 2-3 of constant beta?
I think he has been using Windows Phone and Windows 10 Mobile for 2-3 years. That's what he wants to say.
+SupremeJormu he means that Windows 10 has been in beta for two years, or a year at least. I'm switching to a 6s+ Sunday which I'm glad because I got tired of the shit app store and my essential apps not installing or crashing. I'll certainly miss the UI but I won't miss my battery being at 80some percent then dying.
+Benjamin Petrucci Windows 10 Mobile was launched together with the 950 so it's nowhere near 2-3 years old, even the PC version was just launched in July 2015. Also WP 8.1 was quite stable since it was available. The guy it's clearly exaggerating, the 950 was never as bad as some claim.
UltraFighter18 Exactly.. I myself own 950XL and i absolutely love it. I bought it immediately when it came out, seeing the progress what has been done in 8 months is huge.
98% of the population said they don't want windows on a smartphone,, LOL, 98% are zombies. I don't label it a smartphone, its a pocket PC. I have the 950xl, there's no other phone that even comes close to doing what this mobile PC can do.
I've had the 950xl for 6months now and love it to bits. Many people ask me what phone I have then I talk about some of it's spec and features and are surprised at how powerful this phone is even though it came out in Oct 2015!! Yet people still buy I phones and android. So many sheeps...
Who pissed in your coffee this morning?
it could not be more true i have one too i have a little trick for you try go to Settings>Extras>equalizer select "Custom" preset and do this:
+7 +6 +3 -2 -4 -3 +6
400 620 960 1500 2400 3700 6200
the sound will be much better! ;)
omg who let you out of the hells doors? youre like satan himself i think im gonna help my freind get the lumia 640 he always wanted while you sit cursing at your bricked 1970 Jan 1, 1:00 iphone
Mine has 50, 150, 350, 700, 1800, 3500, 7000. It's an 830
Can I use the same settings?
Can't wait for the August update
Insider fast is pretty stable atm
Me too! I think I'll have to make a video on that too, hehe
If you can please post a video comparison with Threshold 2 and Redstone 1 also.
TechAltar Please do. I'll be more than keen to watch and share it.
It's November 2016 and W10 mobile works flawless now, it's has the best UI out there
well it depends, I'm an Android user but WP apps would suffice when it comes to my usage, which is a browser, deezer or spotify, email app, sms app and 1 or 2 simple 2.5d games
I agree. I am waiting for a used Note4 from a relative if mine, but wont give up my L930 just because i have an android. I got used to using W10M.
Not The One It’s March 2019 now and Windows Phone is officially dead, with security updates ending this December. The App Store also lacks the most important apps, like Signal etc. and all in all the platform is underdeveloped, insecure, and aesthetically nothing what an Android launcher couldn’t replicate.
You nailed the situation perfectly, thanks for this video and I hope lots of people watch it.
I personally bought Lumia 550 about six months ago since I wanted to try out the platform. I quickly found out that I *like* being a sort of "beta tester" (unpaid, sadly) for the platform. It is indeed exciting to constantly look forward for new developments, new features, new builds, new app updates, etc. Even on the low-end, the system is usable and even enjoyable. And live tiles, when you arrange them to your liking, make a supremely beautiful homescreen that no other platform can replicate.
Now, also due to your videos, I am about to buy Lumia 950 since it is finally discounted enough around here for me to seriously consider buying it. I am looking forward to experiencing a high-end Windows smartphone, after learning to live with the low-end. Especially, as you said yourself, the camera.
It is kind of ironic that people are burying this platform now, when (finally) it is coming to its own. What a shame. I am going to stick around because I couldn't stand the boredom of Android or iOS, which have reached their innovation peak and now "just work". I have no problem being in the tiny minority who "resist" the iOS/Android duopoly :-) And when/if Windows Mobile catches on, I'll be one of those smug old-timers mumbling "I told you so" ;-)
I'll definitely have to print some stickers and t-shirts that say "I told you so" when Windows Phone catches on :D
The Catch 22 is such a darned thing :( W10M is clearly the superior user experience (at least now it is, latest fast ring insider build is incredibly stable)
Also, their move about moving the hardware bit to the OEMs is a great move since they can focus on the software and develop it.
Great review my friend!!! Windows mobile is a great platform!!!! I dropped nexus 6p for lumia 950 and I am back again to the os that I enjoy the most!!!
It is the best system! but people do not accept it!
Yup. Lumia 950 is the best and clean phone I ever had. Unfortunately Lumia 950 is only available in the worst cell company ever, AT&T. I used android for almost 7 years before my Lumia; now i am back in Verizon and trying an Iphone.
Rodrigo Vasquez My lumia is international version so it works on all companies
I'm doing the opposite, dropping my Lumia 1020 for a Nexus 6P. I'm not crazy about the switch but I find it hard to drop 400$ on W10M which has an uncertain future. I really love W10M but I'm waiting to see how things shape up in 2017. I'll probably get a 550 for insider purposes.
JOTA, I got my first Lumia 950 in November/15 from mricrosoft store online. They gave me the dual/ international one in order to activate in Verizon. After going back and forward with Verizon and Microsoft. Verizon was not able to activate my phone for almost 2 months. Verizon blaming on Microsoft and bicerversa, was absolutelly frustrating. At the end Microsoft refunded me the total including all the goodies I had to buy from different online stores like covers, cables, etc.
To finish my Lumia 950 experience. I moved some of my lines to ATT in January/16 just to get this phone.
Life battery on the Lumia really s#cks, phone is sharp, clean, beautiful, plataform in unbelievable "for work". It wont for people who wants the phone for fun because there are not enough apps in the market.
June/16 I went back to Verizon because ATT is horrible on everything. Online, customer service and even how they treat Small businesses and its billing.
I lost aprox 2K in this process. Anyways!!!
when I see this video pops up on Suggested Videos, I expected this video to be another tech reviewer bashing Windows phone from the same old aspect with the same old argument
didn't expect to be this balanced...
kudos to you :)
I'm happy you liked it! :)
RIP Windows phones
I have used Lumia 640, 950 and 950 XL. I do not regret buying any of them.
If anything I regret not buying MORE.
I don't think it is coming, but if it does..that would be great
A Surface phone is the next very logical step for Microsoft for a solid product family
Really liked the update. I totally agree, I've gone from Windows 10 to Android and then back to Windows 10... It may not have all the apps in the world but the layout and the ease of use is very, very good.. Outlook is excellent, way, way better than the version that is on Android.. Android is just too messy for me.. Windows 10 is easy, and has come a long way over the last 2-3 months.. Viva Windows Mobile!
I'm gonna switch to the HP Elite x3 once its out.
That phone isn't marketed for consumers
+BoneKRusher02 so? still available to all
did you finally bought the Elite?
Pietri Guitars hello, pal. Do you know if is it possible to find a brand New lumia 950 xl?
I have been using Lumia 930 for almost 2 years now. I haven't missed out any of the "top android&ios apps that you need or you are not in" All that I could ever ask is there. I started with win 8.1 and win 10 is a big leap forward. There were no loss with the performance after I upgraded it.
Also, you got a great thing going on here, I believe that this channel will pick up on youtube.
Nice shots there! You're getting better and better. I like the one with phone in the grass and must admit that photos you've taken are truly amazing.
Thanks! My girlfriend was like "oh no, you dropped your phone" when I shot the grass one, haha
I owned in 2015 a Lumia 640, which is a cheap upper low end phone , a real deal for its price. It had the best camera algorithms, HDR and camera app I ever used , it was extraordinary, it overperformed for a tiny 8MP 1/4" f2.2, the shots had perfect white balance and exposure and quite punchy colours without being too much, if you added the HDR option it got with great dynamic range (you have the option to edit how much HDR you want ,in the gallery app, yeah, you can give a stronger or weaker HDR to the photo after you shot it + you can do the same to the flash, the single camera app with such features, still missing them) , ok the photos weren't flagship level because of the tiny sensor , but much better than some phones twice the price . Aside the overperforming camera , the performance was battery smooth in the OS(but buggy and laggy in apps) , Windows 10 Mobile is the smoothest OS I ever seen, better than Android or IOS on wtf, a low end phone with Snapdragon 400( 4 cores A7 32-bit) with 1GB RAM DDR3?! But as Tech Altar says, the lack of apps and the very poor quality of the ones that are gives it a beta state ,that made me come back to Android, longing for the incredible camera app and smooth OS, hoping that UWP and ARM compatibility with desktop Windows 10 will save this unpolished diamond, but until then Android is my daily driver .
By now it is one and a half year after you published this video. How do you feel about the phone now, did MS make much progress? I was once a Lumia user and at that time the UWP platform is full of hope. Now it seems that UWP developers focused more on PC other than phones.
It's amazing. I am using WP10 for over a year now and it has not let me down. If there isn't an app for something, there is a really good web-app that does the job (e.g. CZcams, PayPal) and feels like using a native app. Camera and screen are great. UI is very responsive. Edge works well. I can't complain, really.
Very nice review. Just bought my 950 other day for 289 euros (599e originally here) along with a Mozo leather back cover. The phone and especially the camera are incredible! Can't keep my hands off it. Almost feel bad for getting it for that prize tag.
Oh wow, and I thought I got a good deal with mine :D I wish you many happy moments with it!
was it purchased online and if so please provide link
I bought it from my local mobile providers store (DNA.fi). It's unlocked however and not tied to them. It was actually the best offer I found in here (Finland), but some retail stores are also selling it for 299 euros.
Hi Garon. Thanks for sharing this information.
Do you know, how long this offer continues? I let my friend buy this phone for me from Helsinki if they give Mozo back cover for free. Is this offer includes dual sim version also? Did DNA.fi sell display dock too?
Greetings from Estonia.
Btw. In here lowest price is 320 euro, but this is only for the phone.
Hello, sadly the Mozo back cover was probably only an offer in my local DNA store when I wanted a black 950 but they only had white so I got a black Mozo cover. However I think they will sell the phone for 289 euros as long as they have it in stock and this included the dual-sim version also. Not sure if they sell the display dock.
Among others at least Gigantti.fi here is selling the 950 for 299 euros and have Mozo back covers for 44,95 euros which I think is still quite fair offer, but they seemed to have single-sim only.
One of the main reasons I love Windows Phone.
It reminds me of how I felt when I was exploring iPhone 1 while the rest of my world didn't know about it. Most didn't even know Apple.
Being part of Windows Phone makes you feel special. Exactly like being an iPhone or Apple user used to.
I finally got the Lumia 950XL Dual Sim and it's awesome. The sound quality is astounding and video recording is much smoother too.
I am on with 640 xl for over an year now and thinking about moving to 950 soon
You definitely have my approval if you like the OS :)
Android user here. That manual setting interface is simply fantastic!
exactly. I got mine on eBay for €310.00 and everybody who sees the pictures I take is blown away. And: the screen is great, the browser fast... and the offline maps are incredibly useful.
I still love my Lumia 830 and i'd buy a more powerful version with the identical looks, it looks so good!
Same :D
Agree with most all of what you say, Martin. About time we had someone talking sense about the platform, rather than the usual doom-and-gloom. The 950 (xl actually) is my 5th(?) Windows phone, and I moved back to it from a brief spell with a Nexus6P. The killer features for me are wireless charging and being able to add 200GB of additional storage. A couple of things; if the plastic back plate really drives you crazy, Mozo makes a range of really high quality replacements that add a premium touch to the phone for a small outlay. I notice that you also mention poor sound from your phone; although not listed the Lumia range supports the aptX codec for cd-audio quality streaming over bt. With a supported receiver (like the Avantree Roxa) and a set of ext speakers) the output is much better than wired. Keep you the good work with the videos; really enjoying them
Thanks for the kind words! I don't actually mind the plastic much, as I said, I think plastic is quite functional and works well for what I need it. I'll look into the Bluetooth thing though!
microsoft's garage developers it's not really "microsoft" team, it's a dedicated devs, who works in MS and if they code something, or have ideas, MS gives them a chance to embody it. if those people have an idea of somewhat app or service, and they are using iphones, i think they won't even think about windows phone.
Awesome pics in Brussels! I got the 950XL in Februari and I have to say I love it very much. It has gone from a buggy phone to pretty stable and I just love the camera!
Thanks! Brussels was beautiful
damn. what a time 2016 was.
Wonder why NO for iris scanner. I don't find it gimmicky and also it's improved highly in accuracy now (L950XL RS 14388) if properly calibrated. It works well in any light conditions & from the distance of 1.5 feet (45 to 50cm) with high consistency. Phone isn't required to keep very close to the face as many suggest. This's required only when we wear sunglasses. Only complain is it doesn't unlocks phone immediately. Takes approx 1 to 1.5sec which isn't definitely a big deal due to that animation. And drains some more battery.
The video was great!!! could not ever expect such an art of work with someone with a few subs. subbed to u instantly.
Thanks :D
I had this phone for about 10 month now and i gotta say that u basically described the whole experience quite perfectly ! , but sometimes unfortunately i had to go through a lot of unexplainable lagging , the overheating worries me and some other stuff like the alarm doesn't work as it should like it goes off but with no sound and also one time friends of mine kept calling me but i didnt received any thing not even missed calls in the log , but as you know after one restart everything works just fine haha ,,,,, good review and keep it up 👍
I would really like to see pebble or smartwatch support under Windows 10 Mobile because especially the pebble make your day better.
Been on and off the Windows Phone ecosystem since the old Samsung Omnia 7. Had a couple of Android phones in between, but I keep coming back for some reason. I love how it's always been super responsive and I like that it's been constantly changing. Running a Lumia 950XL, and yeah, the iris scanning...I actually like Windows Hello. Works every time for me, and none of the time for anyone else who tried it.
I just bought Lumia 950 XL and it is amazing now.
Love my 950XL!
Windows 10 has changed for the better. Last year when I upgraded my L735 to Windows 10 - and had to revert to 8.1 after a week because it was so unstable, things took forever to load... etc.
Now, In november 2016, I upgraded my new Lumia 830 to Windows 10, and battery life is much better, software is a lot quicker, so is the OS.
I have high hopes for what MS have got in their sleeve.
sold on this, picking it up tomorrow.
Had a Lumia 630, 925 and 950. Each of them replaced the other due to unexplainable constant crashes and horrendous software. The phones felt half finished, and could not come close to competing with other phones (except for their cameras, which were incredible) Switched to an S7, and I'm never going back.
I was a diehard Android fan until I made the switch to a Lumia 640XL. Loved it, even more so when WP10 was released. I had it for about 2 years but then I just couldn't take the buggy software and lack of apps any more. I was gifted a Galaxy S7 which I use now (its okay, I don't think there's been a more exciting Samsung phone since the S3 tbh). However, I can't bring myself to get rid of the Lumia. I update it and keep checking that one day the most popular apps will appear in the Store and I can return to Windows.
Windows 10 Mobile has more potential than any Android or Apple smartphone so I can relate to your excitement. Brilliant video btw.
I bought a Lumia 930 about 2 weeks before the 950 launched. It was a lot cheaper for that period, and hardware still keeps up, and the design is brilliant. But this video pretty much reflects what I think. It's not that I regret buying this 930, but I hadn't expected how much and how fast this platform has improved. And I think I struggled a bit with the pentile screen and cameras. ALSO, metal frame.
The next time I buy a phone will probably be after 2 years time. I'm looking forward to Microsoft releasing a very capable option that rivals against other Android flagships.
I have all of my fingers crossed for a real flagship that we can all get excited about without having to justify anything :P
Purchased my 950 in April 2016. Has run flawlessly from it's first day out of the box. I don't do Windows Insider. Just the standard Microsoft pushed updates. Love this phone experience. :)
i am amazed by the shots it takes. i want it so bad. my lumia 540 is nowhere near this. especially when concerning dynamic range.
I actually love the 950 XL.
awesome photos! And very informative video. You gained a new follower TechAltar!
MS Lumia 950 my daily driver. I moved from the Nokia Lumia 800. I also use a BlackBerry Passport mainly for work.
Hi. I like the videos you make. You expand a subject in a very informative and credible way. You always make sense, and your humor is a bonus! May I ask if you still use your Lumia 950 as your daily driver even today, 2017?
The good thing about plastic is that it absorbs shock better when you drop it.
still watching this in 2020
Do you still use your 950? If so, I'd really like to see your point of view about Windows Mobile in 2017, and what do you think will come of it in the year to come. Love your videos, man! Keep it up.
This video really made me miss Budapest.
Glad to find a sensible assessment of the metal-as-a-phone-material design policy. And yeah the iris scanner has been one of the most off-putting things in considering a 950 purchase. A finger-print reader would have been great (either instead or in addition to the scanner). The new Galaxy Note 7 has both.
I just got a Lumia 950 and I'm loving it!
I've just discovered your channel with this video, and.., woaw, you're just sooo right about what this phone is and about what the Insider program is !
Thanks to you, I've just fall in love with Windows Mobile again, and with my Lumia 950, in a moment where Microsoft isn't giving us that much love (MS Garage...).
Thank you :)
Hey! Recently upgraded to Lumia 950, so looking forward to your new videos or news ;-)
I bought a Lumia during the buy-one-get-one free offer, and I haven't regret it. Microsoft is really pushing the software updates and there is so much potential with this OS!
Exactly! W10M still has a long way to go, but there is so much progress!
Nice vid. I really enjoy seeing my W10 Mobile evolve(L735). As much as I love using the phone, sadly I can't recommend a device to anyone anymore while it's still in that semi-beta phase. I need them to finalise everything and get the app store up to speed then I can once again recommend Windows Mobile.
Just found this. I got a 950 on launch and got rid of it 2.5 years later when it got too roughed up by time. Now on android and it feels a terrible backwards step. The Win10 UI on a phone is a perfect fix and that camera!!!!
I love my 950....
I took advantage of the buy the 950XL and get a 950 free, which made me happy with the larger screen of the 950XL and the wife very happy with the 950, killer deal on killer phones, that work great with personal and business needs.
I really want to switch but like 90% of my phone time revolves around a never ending list of what to watch videos, and windows phone doesn't have that amazing feature on mytube yet.
As a CZcamsr, you can imagine how painful the CZcams situation is for me on Windows Phone. Not a single app I found can manage it well enough
I moved away from windows phone a half year ago to follow the herd and go Android. I have a killer Sony 4k smart phone, but I have come to the conclusion that I hate the Android OS. Every screen feels like it was designed by a different commitee. I miss my Lumia 1520 sooooooo much. Logical layout, smooth navigation. I miss Cortana and all she did for me during my days with her. I can't wait for the Surface Phone. Now I'm in the market for the 950XL because I'm tired of Android. Hearing about the bugginess from the early release made me shy away. Thank you for the updated review.
As a BlackBerry OS user I have a ton of respect for Microsoft OS users. It's crazy that this platform hasn't taken off.
I dont know how many people have problems with iris scanner. It works great on my 950 XL... DISTANCE AND SPEED IS GREAT
As someone with a M8 Windows you're convincing me to make the jump to the Lumia 950
Yup, one of my favorite things about lumia phones is the back cover which is plastic or PVC and has a matte finish so fingerprints, scratches and even inks don't stick to it. My old lumia 520 has been scratched, dropped and dented but I still manage to fix it and still looks great. I totally agree that metal covers are overrated.
I gave windows phone a try with the Lumia 640, I loved the call quality, but the lack of applications brought me back to android. Especially no banking apps, no fast pay with the phone, and most of the gadgets don't have apps for windows phone (360 cameras, Amazon echo, etc) It's like buying a big ultra high 4K resolution TV only to watch old VHS tapes.
640 is Windows Phone 8.1 not Windows 10, most of the banking apps and other good apps were moved over from W8.1 to W10 platform.
I still love my 950 XL
I have an iPhone/sony and 950xl and I cannot use the android and ios phones anymore since they are not as smart as my Microsoft 950xl.
The phone charges lightning fast the battery stays forever and it is just awesome.
I bought recently a Lumia 640 XL, the first thing I did was updating to W10 and I am very happy with it, I thought of the 950 XL but it was for me outside of my budget, the Lumia design in general plain and simple no bling and that's what I favors, and the price was OK 150€ for dual sim LTE with 13mp camera and 3000mA/h changeable batt. is a steal IMHO.
I agree love my Lumia 640 and would love to own the 950 I think at that price it's a no brainer. Great review and glad someone is taking the time to show the best of windows. I love the beta test and windows 10 is awesome. I agree I would like the microsoft programmers to spend more time developing for its own platform more but overall it is awesome.
How is the CZcams app situation and screen mirroring I'm thinking of getting a 950 bored with android I loved my 930
By screen mirroring you meen Continuum? I made a whole video about it a few days ago, you can check it out on my channel. As for youtube apps, I'm pretty happy with MyTube Beta as far as watching videos go, but if you are a youtuber yourself and need analytics, you will have to rely on the website, which is a bit of a pain
No just watching videos the 930 was a great phone loved cortana does the 950 still read out texts and can you activate here with voice when phone is locked
A lot of videos don't cover the nitty gritty of the phone like what's the messaging app like and sounds dialer etc can you put caller on hold send a message not seen any review mention it everyone seems very biased towards the other operating systems out their I'm gonna take the plunge and get the 950 from Amazon
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cause the attention span of most people tends to be really short and they don't usually watch 30 minute videos :P Also, I honestly basically never use neither the messaging app, nor the phone app, I get everything done over the internet. I don't think you will regret it though, unless you need an app that isn't there
Theirs one app invoice to go but i can get the job done on my chrome book so no big deal
tried getting 950 here in India but most places its not available now. its bit strange to seem MS develop apps like outlook for IOs or android but not give it to windows platform.
Really good! I want to buy a Lumia 950 XL, but i cannot find other reviews a part from the ones made when the phone was launched. excellent, i think i will buy it. i like your style and way of showing things, but i would like that you say more about iris scanner and battery life.
Ill love Lumia's because of it's reliable hardware. Better than Samsung and Apple....
its the same hardware as samsung its qualcomm..
That made no sense.
let's see that anniversary update for windows phone... I'm very optimistic
i love the new music your using starting from this vid. you made it yourself?
The best part of Windows phone... and i mean the best part, The Nokia 1520 that was released in 2013 is still running strong, and reliably... today!!!! I use it as a home tablet, and if needed I use Google Voice to make calls on it as a house phone... it works and it is very reliable.
I had a Lumia.... although frustrating more often than not....it was a truely great software and live tiles were awesome but killed just because of lack of apps
I picked one up off ebay for $199, unlocked it for 99 cents. Great upgrade over my 1520. I don't see the big deal over apps, the major ones are there. I think I only really use about 10 apps total, yeah, there are millions out there, and I have trouble remembering what each of them is for, so they just remain as wasted space on my phone. I think as a business phone it's perfect, and everything is synced on my laptop and all the pc that I logged into at work, so if I set something off my calendar, that's all synchronized and shown on my lockscreen of all my devices. Everything is backed up on the server, so all my text messages from years ago, contacts, all my pictures, etc... they all migrate to my new phone. One Note is awesome also, I put all of my things I need to remember in it, and yes, synced to all devices. Iphone and Android is for unproductive hipsters sipping their latte at Starbucks.
This pretty much sums up why I use Windows Phone, good job, I like the way you explain how fun unfinished actually is fun and the killer camera ... I'm so close to trading in my Lumia 930 for a 950 now (with my trade in I can pick it up for €99 unlocked from CEX), my friend upgraded from an s4 to an s6 and I can't be having that 😂
Nice review, i love your TSB episodes! But why have you stopped labling them? Greetings from austria!
just watched thee of your videos back t back. never heard of ou before, your video popped up in the suggestions section of Awesome Tube on my 550. Really like how you say so many bad things about windows phones(which are unfortunately true too) and yet are so optimistic about it and as you said made a complete switch. so at the end I liked you and your videos, so had no choice but to hit the subscribe button. I too am planning to get a 950 xl for around 2200ood buy now that 0 INR. what do you suggest? is it a good buy now that it is so old? or should I wait for the uncertain surface phone?
because I donot have the liberty to spend lots of money. the 950 xl was launched in my country for 55000 INR and now it has dropped to 22000 INR so I am buying it becasuse of vaue for money. any new windows device, even hp elite x3 or alcatel idol 4s will definitely cost around the same 50000 inr, that is if they ever come to india. so I was definitely considrung 950xl. also have u tried the mozo covers?how are they? ae they durable? is the stck back cover durable? thans and happy new year!!
By far the most intelligent and thoughtful review of this phone on the net. I am going to buy one of these on the strength of this review. Many thanks
Awesome, I hope you like it!
Thanks. Really enjoying your reviews
Double tap to unlock.Double tap the bottom zone to lock the screen.U can change the battery.Black theme.My mom said she hates the android Wechat because of its UI is white like hell.Guestures beta is so cool.
Just picked up the Lumia 950 at the Microsoft Store for $249 US! I'm enjoying it. Camera is beating the pants off my Moto X Pure!
I might switch to this.
I jumped from iOS, Android, Blackberry 10, and Windows Phone. Among them all, Android screwed so bad when it comes to performance. Apparently, Windows Phone OS runs smooth even on gaming. Would be fun to be a Windows Phone user if game companies like Supercell made their apps available on Windows Phones too.
using a Lumia 1520, it's on its death bed right now.. waiting and saving for the HP Elite X3
Martin , you ought to be in sales.I find it amazing that you almost convinced a lot many die hard android users try out windows!
I wonder if you could help me with a problem.I recently bought a lenovo zuk z2 plus ,indian version, running on marshmallow.After initial set up the updater informed me of an update to nougat ,file size 995 mb.I downloaded it and it and most that it told me that the phone would reboot after installation and I proceeded with it .The phone rebooted and told me that the installation failed and since then I have gone through the process many a times to no avail.Its always the same...Installation failed!
Tried factory reset ,make sure phone is non rooted..all ti no avail.
What could be the reasons ro foil an update installation?
I hope you can help me with this ,Martin...
i loved windows phone 8.1
only problem i had was sometimes apps would stay "resuming" forever.
windows 10 mobile looks a lot better
im planning on switching back to windows when a surface phone comes out but itll be a tough choice because there is no pokemon go on there
Well, now you don't have to worry about your Pebble anymore
I left windows phone back in 2016 I had the Nokia 520, 525, then I went to the Lumia 640, I went back to Android with a LG G Sytlo just upgraded to the Stylo 2 I am a heavy app user and sadly the app support isn't there. I would LOVE to see the surface phones surpass IPhone and Android or give a solid run to Android and Apple. Windows 10 mobile is very good, but again it needs time and I like being able to use a wide range of apps to check my bank account or whatever I need to do. I would like to see surface phone work like a PC at home I figure why not the tech is there now. Being able to use google chrome on the surface phone would be awesome as well as who knows one day maybe play eve online. Why not?
Messeging everywhere was most awesome feature in w10m..
coming with the new Skype app
Yeah. This chapter i's dead now.
I also had a windows phone, but unfortunately it was really buggy.
Playing audio didn't work without interuptions every few seconds and the always on clock tended to freeze a lot into an analog TV noise screen.
Love the OS!!!! Don't like that the things I need for daily use aren't available.
"Progressing quickly"
W10M got v1607 in August, which was a decent polish/UI/feature update and then ... nothing else. 1703 and 1709 brought nothing. And then the OS died unfortunately.
Wow that was pretty good. Everyone should see this.
Thanks!
Hey .... nice video... finally broke my 920 and got a 640 great phone for its price but couldn't stand the camera... sold it... Been on Android for six months now... looks like the price of the 950 is just about right for me to jump back into Windows....
I've got a 640 XL and it has excellent camera, really.
@Piotrek Mazek - I am planning to get 640 XL LTE (for under 180 $ - 2nd hand mobile). Do you really feel the camera is great? How about sound / video quality and battery life?
thiruvetti
I'll show you :D
About battery life - 3 days, using often (without battery saver).
When you're using phone very rarely, it can last up to even 6 days!
***** Thanks. How about sound and video quality?