I love my titan but yes what keeps me from using it as a daily is the aspect ratio. That said there is something about this phone that I haven't felt since I used BlackBerry phones where I just can't put it down. It rarely lives in my pocket and I always have it in my hand or the table next to me. I am ordering a titan pocket as well to see how that works out. Thanks for the wonderful video!
Just received the Titan Pocket for no reason other than wanting to feel some nostalgia. Remember the days of the Palm Pre and the keyboard with these device.
My first impressions of the keyboard and overall usability of the device were pretty positive, but of course in the overall conclusion I had a pretty negative view on those same things. That inconsistency is just the way of it; I changed my mind the more I used it. Totally wasn't trying to mislead on the initial opinions, particularly with the keyboard. I didn't have all that much to type during the setup stage. One thing I forgot to mention is that battery life is quite impressive. I was able to go 3 days between charges with moderate use. (All on WiFi, though.)
I'm glad the Titan has a headphone jack. I can't stand the lossy quality of Bluetooth codecs. It either ruins the sound of my FLACs or adds generational degradation to already lossy sources, like MP3 or Vorbis.
I've used this phone for 9 or 10 months now in both Canada and the US and the only thing i have not been able to do with the phone is to play video to a flat screen TV (TH-cam or Netflix) via a usb c to hdmi adapter or even with a powered usb c hub that has hdmi out. It seems that the Unihertz version of Android 10 does not include the setting to enable video out via hdmi (my blackberry key2 can do this).
DO NOT use the wireless charging feature, as, it is separate to the protected charging circuit. Yes, for a charge while you're awake and monitoring it is fine, but NEVER OVERNIGHT, as it'll keep charging the battery even when the battery is full so there is potential to overcharge the battery. Apart from that, it IS a very capable general use phone. Also, they keys will be firm at first, but will break in and become softer and thus easier to use with time.. 😎🇬🇧
Was this filmed when Android 10 was still (relatively) current? Because now being 2 major revisions out of date that alone makes the device a hard sell
Nope, filmed within the last week or so. And agreed, but to be fair to them they announced the phone in July 2019 which was before 10 came out -- the Banggood listing said it came with 9 and had an OTA to 10, so I even expected it to come with 9. Was kinda hoping they'd have an update to at least 11 by now (the Titan Pocket ships with 11), but no such luck thus far.
Interesting, since it has LTE band 13 (as well as B2, B4, B5, and B66) it should technically work on Verizon (if you can get a representative to enable CDMA_Less if you didn't have it already enabled). I'm, curious to know if this phone works on AT&T now that they have a stupid whitelist.
Okay, so it's roughly the size of my Duo 2 when it's folded. Not too bad, then. That might tip me over to getting this over the Titan Pocket, especially if I can get Android 11 or Lineage OS running on it. EDIT: I'd also be curious to see how well Gcam will work with this. It does wonders for my Surface Duo 2, especially with night shots.
The camera app is not the Google app, it looks custom to Unihertz, but the gallery app is Google photos. Lens is part of the gallery app. Any camera app can launch Google photos as the gallery from within the app.
I love my titan but yes what keeps me from using it as a daily is the aspect ratio. That said there is something about this phone that I haven't felt since I used BlackBerry phones where I just can't put it down. It rarely lives in my pocket and I always have it in my hand or the table next to me. I am ordering a titan pocket as well to see how that works out. Thanks for the wonderful video!
Just received the Titan Pocket for no reason other than wanting to feel some nostalgia. Remember the days of the Palm Pre and the keyboard with these device.
My first impressions of the keyboard and overall usability of the device were pretty positive, but of course in the overall conclusion I had a pretty negative view on those same things. That inconsistency is just the way of it; I changed my mind the more I used it. Totally wasn't trying to mislead on the initial opinions, particularly with the keyboard. I didn't have all that much to type during the setup stage. One thing I forgot to mention is that battery life is quite impressive. I was able to go 3 days between charges with moderate use. (All on WiFi, though.)
I'm sorry, I didn't fully understand it. After using it for a while, are your opinions more positive?
how is this phone in 2024 and did you know if this can be upgraded to the latest android update .
great review! btw you can change keyboard backlight behaviour in android settings>display>advanced>Keyboard backlight
I'm glad the Titan has a headphone jack. I can't stand the lossy quality of Bluetooth codecs. It either ruins the sound of my FLACs or adds generational degradation to already lossy sources, like MP3 or Vorbis.
I've used this phone for 9 or 10 months now in both Canada and the US and the only thing i have not been able to do with the phone is to play video to a flat screen TV (TH-cam or Netflix) via a usb c to hdmi adapter or even with a powered usb c hub that has hdmi out. It seems that the Unihertz version of Android 10 does not include the setting to enable video out via hdmi (my blackberry key2 can do this).
DO NOT use the wireless charging feature, as, it is separate to the protected charging circuit. Yes, for a charge while you're awake and monitoring it is fine, but NEVER OVERNIGHT, as it'll keep charging the battery even when the battery is full so there is potential to overcharge the battery. Apart from that, it IS a very capable general use phone.
Also, they keys will be firm at first, but will break in and become softer and thus easier to use with time.. 😎🇬🇧
How do you know that?
i saw that number gave you a 516 area code are you on long island. i see syosset on your phone well hello to fellow long islander
Will you do a review on the titan pocket and slim?
I've actually had the Pocket on my desk for months.. I'm so behind on videos, but it's definitely on my list!
What's the deal on the update to android 10? I for some reason have not received that update for my Titan.
Would you recommend buying in 2024 ? Like the android issues I want to stop doom scrolling maybe this would help me
Was this filmed when Android 10 was still (relatively) current? Because now being 2 major revisions out of date that alone makes the device a hard sell
Nope, filmed within the last week or so. And agreed, but to be fair to them they announced the phone in July 2019 which was before 10 came out -- the Banggood listing said it came with 9 and had an OTA to 10, so I even expected it to come with 9. Was kinda hoping they'd have an update to at least 11 by now (the Titan Pocket ships with 11), but no such luck thus far.
Interesting, since it has LTE band 13 (as well as B2, B4, B5, and B66) it should technically work on Verizon (if you can get a representative to enable CDMA_Less if you didn't have it already enabled). I'm, curious to know if this phone works on AT&T now that they have a stupid whitelist.
Same
Okay, so it's roughly the size of my Duo 2 when it's folded. Not too bad, then. That might tip me over to getting this over the Titan Pocket, especially if I can get Android 11 or Lineage OS running on it.
EDIT: I'd also be curious to see how well Gcam will work with this. It does wonders for my Surface Duo 2, especially with night shots.
Can you please let me know, if possible, if the Unihertz Titan is compatible with Straight talk??
The camera app is not the Google app, it looks custom to Unihertz, but the gallery app is Google photos. Lens is part of the gallery app. Any camera app can launch Google photos as the gallery from within the app.
Much appreciated on the clarification.. didn't realize that about Lens!
That's the EU variant btw. the update has EEA in the name which is European Economic Area.
I miss the real keyboards, this software driven on screen ones suck. Id love to have a real keyboard back.
thanks for the review
People just love to moan, but are happy to camp outside for days to get the newest overpriced iphone
Where’s the pocket review
got this phone a week ago, outgoing mms doesn't work for t-mobiles APN.