So anyone know when the PCD (personal communication device) IX or XI launch?
I think the function needs a jailbreak app. Among the one I remember is Callbar. But many of neat functions in the phone, like call blocking (true blocking), dedicated call end button etc. requires API for developers, which Android allows. Such apps should be constantly lurking behind the scene. Very recently, Apple started using it on a very limited basis. The reason why Apple does not allow this, or any other neat apps that require lurking behind the scene, obviously, I suspect is their traditional nervousness and very restricted approach to minimizing the battery drain. But it's a matter of trade-off, and all in all, the phone app reached the maturity and, except a few inconveniences which are exceptions, and I believe things are OK now (tolerable). If the phone app is centrally important, then choosing Android is an obvious option.
I think we’re losing the true definition of a phone. No matter how our phone has evolved over the years adding so many features, it’s still a phone and the main function of this device is to make and receive a phone calls. If you take that away, this device should not be called a phone anymore. On an iPad, your call will come as a banner and you can simply swipe that away and ignore it and that make sense because it’s not a phone.
With all do respect, I disagree. Many people no longer have a “land line” and their cellphone is their primary phone.
With all do respect, I disagree. Many people no longer have a “land line” and their cellphone is their primary phone.
Who was your disagreement with?
I disagreed with TylerLV76 who stated that "Unfortunately these phones are rarely used for calls anymore. Its too easy to handle communication other than making an actual call. Truth be told, calls are the most annoying aspect of phones nowadays."
I disagreed with TylerLV76 who stated that "Unfortunately these phones are rarely used for calls anymore. Its too easy to handle communication other than making an actual call. Truth be told, calls are the most annoying aspect of phones nowadays."
I havent had a landline in 10 years. Besides business, I dont think I actually call anyone except a doctor or dentist. Even my parents who are in their 70's dont call. They converted to texting years ago.
The drop in calling is why carriers stopped limiting minutes and started limiting data usage.
I am sure there are those who don't use their phone on their iPhones. And, in that case, wouldn't an iPod Touch be better suited? The only thing that you couldn't do was to text, unless, of course you were connected to WiFi! Another option that might work for you is to go into settings and turn off Cellular when you don't want to be bothered! Just a thought!
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So I see in the screenshot I’ve attached that there are a few options pertaining to what people are asking about. Do any of the options shown not allow what is being requested? I’ve yet to test it myself, but I can’t see why it wouldn’t allow it.
I see that texting is the most popular way of communicating these days, but I also see texting threads that are 20 messages long that could have been handled with a 30 second phone call. It is very hard to convey tone via text. I still would prefer a call... but I am an old fart... and my kids text!! so therefore, so do I
If the call still shows up without taking over what your doing its still a phone, just not an invasive phone when unwanted spam calls come through.
Unfortunately these phones are rarely used for calls anymore. Its too easy to handle communication other than making an actual call. Truth be told, calls are the most annoying aspect of phones nowadays.