Google Pixel 2 - answers are coming Oct 4th
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To me it is. So sick of my 6P and the battery issues.
:lol @ those Google Store prices on the cases for the new Pixel 2s.
outunderthestars
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Any thoughts on the new headphones?
It's not the bootloop issue (that means that it fails to boot up, right? Basically it's bricked?). I heard something about there being support for that, but figured my issue didn't count.
I called tech support yesterday and they told me my only option was a battery replacement, but I'm in queue for another chat: maybe if I say the magic words "RMA" something new will happen.
AyaisMUsikWhore
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Mind telling me what I'm massively compromising? Because any Android phone that isn't the pure experience is surely a large compromise to me.
The Faceless Master
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some people just want the convenience of not having yet another thing to keep charged.
Crimson_Gold
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I have the Samsung S8 and I'm desperately awaiting the release of the pixel XL 2. I miss pure Android
Google really doesn't want to sell any hardware, do they. Still nothing for sale in Finland except Chromecasts. Not even Daydream headsets. Great way to get a new hardware platform started.
And all they'd need to do is ship to any EU address from the same place they ship to Germany.
And all they'd need to do is ship to any EU address from the same place they ship to Germany.
They are ugly?
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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Please do come back and explain your driveby troll post. Love to hear about these "massive compromises".
If the foldable Note actually comes out next year, i will buy my first samsung phone. Thing looks so damn awesome
the keynote said it was included. so....$0?
It is cheaper than the Note 8 and better than the S8+ not sure what you were expecting.
outunderthestars
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I have an S8 and really (begrudgingly) enjoy it. I now have the dumb Bixby button programmed to launch Google Assistant. I like having the expandable storage as well. It was also absurdly cheap at $375 with a year of netflix.
Rentahamster
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They were replacing 6Ps a couple of weeks ago just for the battery issue, even a year out of warranty, but so many people ended up doing it, that they soon stopped.
BoboBrazil
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Battery is beast on the XL 2. I have a OnePlus 5 with 3300mah now that easily lasts all day with heavy use. This is even better.
KibblesBits
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Has anyone tried the Google Trade in offer with a Nexus 6P? What are they offering on average?
Fast Forward
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Switched my pre-order from white to black version of the Pixel 2. Rather get it sooner. Realized color matters very little when I'm just gonna put a case on it.
Duchess O'Death
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Pulled the trigger on the black Pixel 2 XL. Ships on the 23rd. Can't wait!!
Fast Forward
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Seem awesome, and revolutionary, but for what I need they are really overpriced for my wants/needs.
andthebeatgoeson
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Can't you walk thru the process? $150 for a 6p with 32gb is what I'm seeing.
DizzyCaffeine
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Will the new earbuds do that cool translation thing with the Pixel 1, or just the Pixel 2?
Yeah, support just told me again that they've got nothing.
That said, word on the street is the OnePlus 5, while not officially supported, might work on Google Fi. So now I'm thinking I grab that, and if it works great, if not, Cricket's not that much more expensive...
Rentahamster
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Google also has a trade in option, and I think there's a Project Fi specific one for the Moto X4.
Technosteve
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Just watch the presentation, why is everyone on stage wearing a t shirt and jeans and why is every product they shown is a me too product.
i'm honestly skipping to some other android thing now. I'm thinking Moto Play Z or LG G6.
I like my 6P a lot actually, but battery and non-expandable storage are actually causing me work problems now...
Fast Forward
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Lack of the headphone jack really is frustrating/dumb, but nonetheless it seems to be slowly a trend, so I'm just choosing to expect it.
Baroquemantic
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I'm kinda in the same place. Really just want a flagship phone with stock or close to stock android and quick updates. Though the lack of a headphone jack is why I've lost interest in the XL2. I've decided to just get something cheap like the moto G4+ or G5+ until next year, and see what the OnePlus 6 is like, or if Google gets it together with the XL3.
I don't want to do a trade in, because I'm doing some app development and want to keep a couple old devices on hand for testing. But yeah, the Moto X4 is the other option I'm considering. I'm just worried that it looks less powerful than my 2-year-old Nexus, and wondering if that's something that would cause problems for me down the line.
There are at least 3 generations of shit apple has to catch up on, once in a while copying a good apple idea is warranted.
Now if apple can swallow its pride and actually not fuck up things they try to copy, it could be fun
KibblesBits
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Hey thank you so much kind Sir! I was unable to do this on a desktop which prompted me to ask!
DirgeExtinction
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Me too! We get a free Home Mini too, right?
Finally got around to watching the presentation, and it's just as unexciting as I'd feared. Real shame, considering how genuinely exciting the first Pixel was after it was announced.
I'm sure it's a fine phone, but not enough there for me (especially as someone who prefers smaller handsets and would go for the regular).
I'm sure it's a fine phone, but not enough there for me (especially as someone who prefers smaller handsets and would go for the regular).
I wonder if the Pixel small was designed before Google realized it'd be a bezelless future and quickly reworked the V30 to make the Pixel XL.
It just doesn't make any sense
Nokia 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1Pl_J7dydU
It's already out in Europe, Middle East and parts of Asia and getting some solid reviews. A North American release should follow later this fall.
going through just about all the hands on impressions out there, one key take away point I'm seeing is people seem to love how it feels. Some kind of matte feeling finish makes it quite easy to grip, which is nice.
Feel like 90% of modern smartphones are either slippery smooth metal finish, or slippery smooth glass/ceramic etc.
There also does seem to be a bit of a curve on the 2xl, so.... good luck finding any of kind a tempered glass protector that can fit right.
Feel like 90% of modern smartphones are either slippery smooth metal finish, or slippery smooth glass/ceramic etc.
There also does seem to be a bit of a curve on the 2xl, so.... good luck finding any of kind a tempered glass protector that can fit right.
Shake Appeal
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Hardware logistics, etc. are hard. Apple and Samsung have much more established supply chains, manufacture, economies of scale, etc.
Better jump on that OP5. Their base model seems to be sold out and the people that ask about it being restocked get a non-answer that hints at the fact they might not make anymore now that the OP6 is rumored to come out early 2018.
Not planning to upgrade for another year or so, but if Samsung or LG's new phones at that time still got the jack then I can see myself getting one of those.
Crazy how at first op5 looked real underwhelming. But considering its price and features it's definitely one of the best buys.
Stock Android is overrated. Had a nexus for years switched to Huawei and the experience is so similar it's whatever honestly. Most devices are near stock
3 years of software support is nice, I guess.
I have a Samsung and I crave stock or stock-like on an insane level. Most of the addons are gimmicks and just bog things down.