Animojis are one of
the more gimmicky features included with the iPhone X, so again, rather than copying the best aspects of the latest iPhones (Face ID, for example), we're instead getting uncanny - valley representations of ourselves.
In fact, one could say that in the hunt for
more gimmicky features, Amazon has completely ignored the core of the Kindle through the years, since the devices are still riddled with the most basic flaws and are still unable to properly handle even the most basic typography — not to mention that many of their software readers have been stuck in 2010 in terms of their technology and don't support even the most basic Kindle features.
Not exact matches
Below is a table comparing the two on some of the main
features, noting the
more fiscally responsible approach for each (shaded green) as well as the
more gimmicky approach (shaded red):
It's refined, not
gimmicky, with
features that you'd expect to find on a much
more expensive vehicle,» said Carolin.
It also gets a gesture - controlled infotainment unit but that feels
more gimmicky and a
feature that you may not end up using too often.
One unique and
gimmicky new
feature on the Galaxy S II for AT&T are «motion»
features, which allow you to put two thumbs on the screen, then tilt the phone to zoom in / out of pictures, web pages, and
more.
Social
features are
more gimmicky than useful.
There's something here for everyone; those who like having crazy
features to show off to their friends might appreciate even the ones that are
gimmicky, which ultimately could result in
more sales for Samsung.
Facial recognition — at least, what I've seen of it thus far — could easily be classified as little
more than a
gimmicky, unreliable
feature.
Samsung's only real swing and miss is a somewhat
gimmicky integration with its Galaxy smartphones, which replaces the Windows Hello
features that are becoming
more common.
With the Iris 504q, Lava manages to do so with
features such as gesture controls (notwithstanding that most of them are a tad
gimmicky), but
more importantly, a solid build quality, elegant design, and decent specs that translate into smooth performance.
Some
features like Miniature Mode, which makes everything look like it's in a dollhouse, are
more gimmicky fun than anything, but hey — who doesn't like a little whimsy now and then?
Beneath a pile of
gimmicky features lies a truly fantastic smartphone with a gorgeous display and cutting - edge specs — and each time I picked it up, the Galaxy S4 grew
more difficult to put down.
For Android purists, it's a rather
gimmicky take on Google's OS, with the standard theme
featuring some rather peculiar UI design alterations that in some ways make it feel
more like Apple's iOS rather than Android - especially the brightly coloured gradient - heavy app icons.