BMO = GOAT
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Choosing between Axon and Op 3. Which is better?
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If prices in europe end up being like those of the 5x and 6p, Google can kiss my money goodbye.
I'll wait for next year's.
osiris3355
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I just looked on ATTs site and all iPhone payment plans for the base model equal out to 650 or 100 more than the base pixel.
Who chooses an entire ecosystem on a $100 difference anyway?
Wow unfortunate on the pixel pricing. I did have an Axon 7, but retuned it before opening as I had to pay for surgery and stuff. Thinking about ordering it again down the line after they update the notification thing. If these guys can throw out competent phones for 400 bucks... Why would I want a pixel, especially after rumors stock Android going away anyways?
LostMyNarbles
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I said with the carrier deal they offer. They have a promotion where you can trade in any iPhone 6 for a free iPhone 7. I can buy an iPhone 6 for about 340 or 410 after taxes and fees for the iPhone. That's an $190 price difference factoring in taxes for the Pixel which is nothing to scoff at.
I'll be happy with either Ecosystem, but regardless of which phone I buy I don't want to be spending a fortune on it. Not to mention (And I don't want to sound cynical) if I've learned anything from Google's past product launches I feel like you need to give them a year of polish and then see how things turn out.I don't know if this sounds fanboyism or anything, but I'm not an Apple fanboy. I just feel like I'd trust Apple more with a $600 purchase than I would Google based off their pasts.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
OP3 if
You want cleaner more stock Android
Better Camera
Sleaker look
1080p battery performance
Axon 7 if
You want better audio
You want QHD resolution
You want a Google DayDream compatible phone
osiris3355
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Fair enough on who you would rather give your money to but saying a iPhone is less or equally priced to a $550 Pixel is completely false. Selling used and not locking into contracts always beats carrier deals. You have options you don't just have to do what ATT gives you.
Just go buy an iPhone BC you are doing whatever you can to justify it anyway.
LostMyNarbles
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Triggered? I said it was cheaper based off the deal and I didn't mind getting in a monthly plan. I didn't say "OH THE iPHONE IS CHEAPER PERIOD". You sound all pissy for no reason.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
It's Oserious. He's always angry and takes shit too serious.
osiris3355
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You're right. If you want to sign a contract with ATT and not bother with no contract plans and sell your old phone then an iPhone is a cheaper option. Chances are you may not even be able to sign a contract with Pixel phones except Verizon.
You are way too into me dude.
LostMyNarbles
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I wonder if we will hear anything about those two smartwatches Google are supposedly working on at the event. AndroidPolice Didn't even mention them possibly being shown at the event so I wonder if they just forgot about them or if they aren't showing up.
Junior Mint
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Damn staying true to that Pixel branding. It'll be another expensive device no one but Google die hards will buy.
LostMyNarbles
Member
If they market the crap out of it and get it on every carrier then it could potentially sell well to new customers. I wouldn't be surprised if some people leave iPhone due to the whole headphone jack ordeal and you know there are going to be some would-be Samsung buyers that have since sworn off of them after this Note 7 fiasco and are now looking for a new phone. The potential issue with this is that having it on carriers could ruin the software and if the longterm software experience suffers it will probably push people away from Android as a platform.
Hydrargyrus
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Those good old days when you could buy a Nexus 5 for 350...
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
No you just continue to shit post and even the new posters here wonder wtf is your problem.
Why you do this I have no idea.
You certainly are an asshole though and showed it to LostMyNarbles. I shouldn't expect anything else from you though.
osiris3355
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The camera on the Nexus phones last year were pretty much equal or better than an iPhone in lowlight.
Daylight blurred the sky but other than that my 5x camera is sick.
LostMyNarbles
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The Nexus 5X/6P held at the very least one of the top three cameras of last year and I'd say it was probably number two behind the S6. The iPhone 6S Plus was good, but it seemed like they were all pretty much neck and neck based off the consensus of a few websites. There's no reason to think the camera won't be super good this year against the iPhone.
osiris3355
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I come here to debate not make online buddies like you do.
Thanks for the compliment though.
I really hope so because I actually really like the render of the pixel phone. I just hope the smaller one will have great performance.
Google going after Apple might be the best thing to happen to Android.
Imagine having the Android devices we know and love plus iPhone-like optimizations.
They would be dreamlike phones :Q____ _ _
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
That's not debating. That's just being an asshole which is I assume your general life persona.
osiris3355
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Nope. I don't even talk tech or debate with my real friends. That'd why I'm here.
Why are you obsessed with getting into my business?
You remember when u used to bitch at people all the time for buying phones too often? Your post where you claimed that software engineers are phony engineers was pretty classy as well.
You've had some dandy posts yourself dude.
LostMyNarbles
Member
Not much better Vanilla if you are just going to continue to hurl insults instead of dropping the argument entirely :|. Let's just all sit down and have some Nouagt.
SUBZERO-08
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What do you guys think a good Twitter app for Android is? I've been using the official one, but was considering switching to Fenix or Flamingo. Fenix seems insanely expensive ($6.50) while Flamingo is $1.30, is there a reason for this? Does Fenix offer anything Flamingo doesn't?
LostMyNarbles
Member
Fenix Is pretty expensive at $6.50 I thought it goes on sale a lot though. I personally have it and I absolutely love it. That being said maybe somebody with Flamingo will say the same thing about it.
never used flamingo, but fenix is fine. the notifications are a bit slow though which isn't too big of a deal.
Saiyan-Rox
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Flamingo or Talon are good i persoanlly don't like fenix and glad I didn't pay full price for it
Unknown Soldier
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That kind of price for a battery that probably lasts half a day before dying. Google and HTC are making it rain motherfuckers!
Lmao no kidding. 2770mah is a JOKE. $100 ZTE ZMax Pro has 3400mah. 😂
UnemployedVillain
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Well they're not calling it Nexus anymore for one, so that alone separates it from the Nexus line and it's models and pricing structure
paperspace
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Is there anything out there that is similar to the Note 7?
Rushersauce
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Can't wait for the new Pixel phones. I love Android and I hope Google surprises me with their new spin on the line.
Pixel C is IMO still the best tablet on the market
I just get the feeling these arent real pixel devices though, just rebranded nexuses. That makes me sad. If google wasnt ready to produce a real pixel phone they should have just called em nexus.
Ouch. Those Pixel prices.
I get that Google is aiming at the premium segment of the market, but it's yet to be seen if that segment allows for anyone other than Apple and Samsung to play. For the most part they've taken that ball and run with it. If Google thinks that making a phone with glass and a cute friendly name is enough to get in that league they've got another thing coming.
The 5.5" has an uphill battle against the $400 titans. Specially since the OP3 and the A7 target the same enthusiast segment Nexus phones usually occupy.
Unless they manage to capture the attention of non-Geeks in a way Nexus phones have never achieved, the Pixel siblings are DOA. I don't think the Google brand has enough leverage to get people to buy expensive hardware. People don't think Google when they buy phones.
$500 for 32GB.
Nexus 6 was $650
I get that Google is aiming at the premium segment of the market, but it's yet to be seen if that segment allows for anyone other than Apple and Samsung to play. For the most part they've taken that ball and run with it. If Google thinks that making a phone with glass and a cute friendly name is enough to get in that league they've got another thing coming.
The 5.5" has an uphill battle against the $400 titans. Specially since the OP3 and the A7 target the same enthusiast segment Nexus phones usually occupy.
Unless they manage to capture the attention of non-Geeks in a way Nexus phones have never achieved, the Pixel siblings are DOA. I don't think the Google brand has enough leverage to get people to buy expensive hardware. People don't think Google when they buy phones.
$500 for 32GB.
Nexus 6 was $650
LOL
Jack Scofield
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Is there any way to delete a custom theme for Google Keyboard?
BroggieDoge
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Doesn't seem like it, but apparently selecting a different picture will overwrite the previous custom theme.
It's ok for me. I want a change in googles view on the nexus phones. Just don't care for the competition like before and do what you can. Big marketing, no compromises.
And I don't know if there is a connection, but my Pixel C always gets the updates first and weeks before my Nexus 6, 5X and 6P. Hope this will continue
It's ok for me. I want a change in googles view on the nexus phones. Just don't care for the competition like before and do what you can. Big marketing, no compromises.
And I don't know if there is a connection, but my Pixel C always gets the updates first and weeks before my Nexus 6, 5X and 6P. Hope this will continue
Tablets usually get OTAs and factory images before the phones since they don't have to deal with radios.
osiris3355
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They are bringing new exclusive support and features though. At least according to AP.
I think it's a shift in how they are handling the phones even more so than what the hardware entails. We will see for sure in 3 weeks.
Can't wait for the inevitable pixel vs iPhone 7 speed test😐
Seriously though sure would be nice if there were more super optimized android phones out there.
Nexus line is good. And while you might hate Huawei emui, they optimized the hell out of it for their kirin processors.
Seriously though sure would be nice if there were more super optimized android phones out there.
Nexus line is good. And while you might hate Huawei emui, they optimized the hell out of it for their kirin processors.
BoboBrazil
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No reason to buy an expensive Nexus phone. If I'm paying premium pricing I'll go to Samsung, which has the best hardware and camera software out. Really ridiculous of Google to try the whole carrier thing again. It will flop and be under $500 by end of the year if they seriously price it at $650+