Re: What Linux-based phone should I get?

Chris,

As I mentioned previously, try "Agent" app on Android.  That is assuming
you are not using an iPhone, maybe there is an equivalent?

I don't even use the Motorola "Assist" app you mentioned since I like the
features on Agent better (though actually I probably don't use the extra
features).  It silences the phone for sleep and meetings, and has battery
saving features that can be can be customized.

Michael


On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM, Chris Burgess <[email protected]>
wrote:

> +1 for Moto G - very good entry level android phone, great price. A little
> heavy and the screen isn’t what the nexus 5 has for another $150 (ish).
>
> My favourite thing about the Moto G - Motorola software which silences
> alerts / calls when you’re supposed to be sleeping & during scheduled
> meetings. Loved it. Quite jealous since I got the phone for my partner and
> can’t find equivalent software yet for mine :)
>
> On 17/08/2014, at 9:28 am, Michael Foley <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > Hey Bob,
> >
> > I have a spare old Nokia 6720 Classic (6720c-1b) that you can have if
> you want it (or borrow until you get replacement).  You can look up the
> specs, but it was a pretty decent phone with GPS and maps and even the
> ability to get some apps, though I'm not sure you can still download any.
> >
> > My new phone is the Motorola Moto G.  For $200ish to $300 it has been a
> pretty good phone for basic smartphone usage.  My favourite features over
> the old standard phone are the swipe typing, and voice recognition.
> Everything else I agree I could do on my tablet.
> >
> > As Geoff says battery life is not as good, but I actually haven't found
> it that bad.  I can get up to 4 or 5 days with light usage, less if I'm
> using it a lot, especially with GPS on.  Installing Agent or something
> similar to turn off wifi/bt/gps at night definitely helps lengthen battery
> life.
> >
> > Hope that helps,
> > Michael
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