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[Noema]

I've refreshed the Nexus factory images site so much that now it's asking me to do CAPTCHAS.

 

[PGamer]

Android Police - Google's New Phones Will Be Called the Pixel and Pixel XL

 

[BoboBrazil]

Android Police - Google's New Phones Will Be Called the Pixel and Pixel XL

Bleh.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Please, I can make a bomb for way less than $400.

you must work for LG.

 

[Noema]

Android Police - Google's New Phones Will Be Called the Pixel and Pixel XL

 

[Jazzy Network]

So one ambiguous name changed to another? Great job Google.

 

[LeleSocho]

Android Police - Google's New Phones Will Be Called the Pixel and Pixel XL

Good choice, i like it.
Better than the edgelord name that is Nexus.

 

[Zombie James]

Pixel XL? Uhh, OK. Nexus [screen size] was a way better name and convention.

 

[BoboBrazil]

Pixel XL? Uhh, OK. Nexus [screen size] was a way better name and convention.

Yep, Pixel is a horrible name.

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

Android Police - Google's New Phones Will Be Called the Pixel and Pixel XL

well it was rumoured a bit a pixel phone a while back but I'll admit i was hoping for a first silver slab with the Google colours at the back lol

 

[Vanillalite]

Android Police - Google's New Phones Will Be Called the Pixel and Pixel XL

Not a good sign

Pixel hardware is never cheap. These phones gonna be expensive.

 

[this_guy]

When Allo launches, are we going to form a GAF Allo group? That way when none of our friends use it at least we have each other.

 

[Volotaire]

i welcome our new Pixel overlords.

 

[Vanillalite]

When Allo launches, are we going to form a GAF Allo group? That way when none of our friends use it at least we have wach other.

I assume the Android GAF hangout will try Allo. Then Android GAF part 2 that went to GroupMe might try jt too. Lol

 

[HawkeyeIC]

Makes sense to be consistent, but pixel isn't a great name. Hopefully the phones dont come with a pixel price.

 

[BoboBrazil]

Not a good sign

Pixel hardware is never cheap. These phones gonna be expensive.

It's going to be on Verizon. $650 minimum for XL version.

 

[Vanillalite]

Makes sense to be consistent, but pixel isn't a great name. Hopefully the phones dont come with a pixel price.

Hope your bank account is Reggie!

 

[LostMyNarbles]

I like the Pixel brand name. I think it sounds better than Nexus and will be a good brand name to build upon. I am kind of associating it with the "i" device in a way, but I really like the idea of a name like Pixel Phone and then Pixel Tablet/Book to distinguish the two instead of just having Nexus followed by a number or whatever. I know that's probably not what they are doing and they'll probably just use "Pixel" period, but that's one way to look at it.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Android Police - Google's New Phones Will Be Called the Pixel and Pixel XL

shouldn't the small one be called the Pixel L?

 

[Jazzy Network]

shouldn't the small one be called the Pixel L?

When will we get the Pixel S and Pixel M?

 

[The Faceless Master]

When will we get the Pixel S and Pixel M?

when people buy small phones that don't start with i.

 

[yyzjohn]

Yeah yeah with the name just announce the phones already.

 

[Jeffrey]

wonder who in marketing signed off on that

The industry has spend so much years telling me that 'big pixels are bad, buy the high resolution super phone/tv/monitor/tablet'.


Now, hey wanna buy the Pixel XL?

 

[Baroquemantic]

Android Police - Google's New Phones Will Be Called the Pixel and Pixel XL

Noice, makes sense. I wonder if they'll not rely on an OEM next year. I'd like to see them design their own processors too.

 

[osiris3355]

Pixel is a decent name and premium hardware us a good thing if it is. Sick of cheap nexus shit.

Going to miss the nexus name though.

 

[LostMyNarbles]

Noice, makes sense. I wonder if they'll not rely on an OEM next year. I'd like to see them design their own processors too.

Probably not since the rumors earlier this year suggested that Google signed a 3 year manufacturing deal with HTC.

 

[Bboy AJ]

I like the name Pixel but the XL is dumb. Google has no fucking class. What is it, a Burger King Whopper combo option?

They gonna post that shit tonight or in the morning. Kinda late to drop bams.

Pwnt

 

[CronoShot]

Using the Pixel name pretty much confirms they're expensive.

I'm guessing a starting price of 499 for Pixel and 599 for Pixel XL.

 

[Bboy AJ]

I wonder how Pixel C fit into that naming scheme.

 

[LostMyNarbles]

Wonder if this also all but confirms that Nexus devices will not be receiving the new Google Launcher/Software that these phones will launch with. It seems like they are distinguishing them away from Nexus so I wouldn't be surprised if they just lock the new software behind the Pixel brand.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

I wonder how Pixel C fit into that naming scheme.

C is for Crap?

 

[Jazzy Network]

Using the Pixel name pretty much confirms they're expensive.

I'm guessing a starting price of 499 for Pixel and 599 for Pixel XL.

Next tablet is named Pixel C XL

 

[The Faceless Master]

I like the name Pixel but the XL is dumb. Google has no fucking class. What is it, a Burger King Whopper combo option?

when they drop the 8" Pixel XXL Tablet you'll change your tune.

 

[Jigolo]

Love the Pixel name more than the fucking Nexus name.

 

[Bboy AJ]

Taking this Nexus 6P to the grave.

I'm only upgrading my Nexus 6P if the Pixel phone has a light bar my EDM playlists can move to the beat to.

 

[No Love]

Bring on the premium Nexus phones. Probably pick up one of those if it's as good as the Axon 7. Damn shame that their audio DACs won't be nearly as good though.

As long as they allow custom ROMs and encourage modding ala Nexus, I'm in. And please have a 128GB model.

 

[Vanillalite]

Bring on the premium Nexus phones. Probably pick up one of those if it's as good as the Axon 7. Damn shame that their audio DACs won't be nearly as good though.

As long as they allow custom ROMs and encourage modding ala Nexus, I'm in. And please have a 128GB model.

It'll be better than the Axon 7 in terms of software especially. It's also gonna cost $200+ more and you might only be getting 32gigs for the base model.

So yeah...

 

[Admodieus]

All I want out of this new Google-focused phone hardware push is a good accessory ecosystem. I want charger docks that are USBC-compliant with fast charging.

 

[Jeffrey]

nothing about the new nexus/pixel from the leaks scream premium though.

 

[osiris3355]

nothing about the new nexus/pixel from the leaks scream premium though.

They are made of aluminum and a small piece of glass.

They are most likely going to use the newest and most expensive Qualcomm chipset.

They have amoled displays.

What is not premium about them?

 

[Jeffrey]

They are made of metal and a small piece of glass.

They are most likely going to use the newest and most expensive chipset.

$60 phones are made of metal and shit these days.

I guess something about the huge empty bezels are screaming 'budget' as in we can't bother R&Ding a solution to make those useful (front speakers, capacitive buttons etc), or getting rid of it.

 

[HawkeyeIC]

10-4 Google event

 

[LostMyNarbles]

Reuters is reporting that Project ARA has been shelved. Previously the developer edition of the phone was supposed to launch later this year, but I guess Google just wants to focus on Pixel.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-google-smartphone-idUSKCN11806C

 

[BoboBrazil]

10-4 Google event

Nooo, too far away. That means end of October/early November availability for new Nexus.

 

[Jeffrey]

So if Google is moving away from 'stock' android on the Pixel, wonder whats gonna be the hook/gimmick/etc?

We know there is the 'nexus launcher', but I'm gonna assume there will be some unique features software wise too?

 

[Vanillalite]

Wonder how many phones are DayDream compatible?

 

[Toki767]

Am I the only one that thinks Google is using Pixel instead of Nexus because they've basically used up every number from 1 to 10 for the Nexus line already?

Aside from Nexus 2 and Nexus 3 at least.

 

[Jeffrey]

Wonder how many phones are DayDream compatible?

axon 7 and Zenphone 3 deluxe are the only confirmed ones so far.

 

[osiris3355]

$60 phones are made of metal and shit these days.

I guess something about the huge empty bezels are screaming 'budget' as in we can't bother R&Ding a solution to make those useful (front speakers, capacitive buttons etc), or getting rid of it.

Capacitive buttons are a choice not premium.

Bezels don't make a phone budget. The stuff I listed up top does. There is no perfect phone but if the parts are expensive its probably a premium device.

 

[Vanillalite]

10/4 is late though. I can see why the rumor was 7.1 preinstalled. That could be Nov by time the phones hit the market.

Also people who got the Axon or OP3 got a steal. Especially if they got them in the first wave.