"Gets caught" lol how can you be so naive...
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"Gets caught" lol how can you be so naive...
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
I've asked this before: how do we know it's actually successful? Do we have sales numbers?
If we rely on the fact that some models are sold out, but we don't actually know how many they manufactured....that doesn't seem like the best method.
I'm not saying they're not successful, just pushing back on your assertion because I haven't seen any numbers, but maybe you have.
I mean what else can you do? If you are on android, just assume google and the NSA and russia and china are all spying on you.
iOS isn't impervious too.
stop skinning phones people
But the only way to get a nonbiased phone review is if its sponsored by dbrand.
I swear I have a better grip naked than I had withe titanium metal brand skin. Looks like it back to slim cases for me. All I cared about was grip. How couldn't they get that fucking right and use the proper material?
osiris3355
Banned
Since when was a successful launch only about sales numbers? Google made a HUGE splash with the media.
The Pixel is now a known contender which is something that previously could only be said about Samsung and Apple. There is now three and that's a huge deal.
When it comes to sales numbers no there are none. You can guess whatever you want but having all models backed up or sold out on the Google store still is a big deal. Even Verizon is backed up until December on some models. I actually expect this launch to be a loss for Google. It was well worth it to them because Pixel is now a very known brand and it was nothing before.
can't wait for the drop test.
SolidSnakeUS
Member
That is seriously impressive on how well it all holds up. I know he still needs to do the drop test, but man, now that's setting the benchmark high in terms of build quality.
I don't watch a lot of cable TV, but I've never seen Google push a product this hard. It's up their with Samsung and Apple in terms of how often I've seen these ads. One of my friends who who uses iPhone's and knows that I'm an Android guy asked if I'm getting the Pixel.
There's not even any confusion in the name. Just 1 pixel. This will benefit Google in the future in trying to become the defacto android experience.
The Faceless Master
Member
i still don't get why Samsung released the 60% charge firmware update but didn't blow an eFuse to prevent downgrading
Yeah... Samsung telling people that they should expect refunds in 60 days is a bit ridiculous. Some are even having trouble getting the fire rated shipping box to ship them back in the first place.
Some people are having issues with some Verizon stores as well, namely non-corporate authorized reseller stores. A huge mess all around.
Being out almost $1000 for weeks to months is too much.
osiris3355
Banned
Samsung users are most likely migrating to Apple in droves. Google needs to be on all carriers soon.
Dunno... stop buying chinese phones if you are worried about their backdoors?
You either don't care about those and buy chinese phones or you care about it and don't buy these kind of phones at all.
The line of reasoning that led you to selling a chinese phone because of backdoors and buy another one right after it is nonsensical to say the least.
I mean its not the only reason? I get bored of phones quickly and I mostly just needed an excuse to snag a op3.
Huh, so this is the first official huawei branded phone/tablet sold in the US. Wonder when the mate 9 is coming?
Oh then fair enough... i thought you switched phones only for that reason.
Prototype Viktor
Member
Eh 6.0.1 hard pass
Bestbuy has been selling off contract Huawei phones over a year now.
honor phones, huawei hasn't sold any of their mainline stuff in the west officially
Things must be different in the US. If I said Google Pixel this side of the Atlantic no one would have a clue. Phone might well have been warmly received by critics but it's still a niche device that the majority of the population won't know or care about.
osiris3355
Banned
Verizon and Google went crazy in the US. They air many commercials every night on multiple networks. Basically Apple level advertising and it's still happening.
Google also sent review units to pretty much every media outlet possible and they all reviewed and reviewed positively. I'm talking about non tech media outlets that never even care about phones unless a new iPhone drops.
Things really could not have gone better for the Pixel launch in the US. (Besides multiple carrier stores not having them).
Vivalaraza
Member
My dad wants to upgrade his S5 to something with a bigger display so S7 edge seems the obvious choice.
Any chance of a good deal over Black Friday do we think?
Any chance of a good deal over Black Friday do we think?
Used this at IFA. The build quality is pretty good if you can tolerate Huawei's skin.
it doesn't matter if it is just us based. Maybe pixel 2 will have success WW, just like apple or samsung are. Now it is irrelevant in most of the markets, it doesn't exist, i cannot buy it and when it is, it will probably be too close (or may even launch later) to next generation of android phones.
reminds me of XBO doing well in the US for a few months..... that is not the global picture.
Hey maybe google has a plan, and this it is just the first step for becoming number one android manufacturer in the future.
Europe is east of China confirmed!
brotkasten
Member
The US centric view of this thread is always funny, considering where the majority of Android's success lies. I understand why that's the case in this thread or on GAF in general, but less absolute statements would be appreciated.
i can understand google's approach trying to go for such an important market as the US one, obviously, and those with english as their main language since it is important for their services (assistant google now), but it is kinda fun how some consider Pixel as something relevant compared to what samsung, apple or huawei have achieved worldwide. Even sony with their weird US presence is more important thant Google as a phone manufacturer right now.
depends on what tech i suppose. And regarding brands, most things are sold all over the world, so every market has its relevance, and well, as mentioned before, as example, some may think XBO is doing fabulous just because it is doing okay un US, but the real world says otherwise. And companies earn their money from anywhere they sell products. So yes, pixel is now fucking irrelevant in the world compared to most OEMs
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 835 and Quick Charge 4, compatible with USB Power Delivery
swank. first half of 2017
swank. first half of 2017
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
While first half of the year was obvious they announced the chipset even earlier this year. Plus Samsung already said they are full production mode so I have no doubt they are pumping out chips. Wonder how early in 2017 that we will see a 835 phone. January?
FlammableD
Banned
there really is never a good time to buy a phone
The Faceless Master
Member
they're going to do a double reverse Xperia
Enjoy your phone using an ARM processor.
Considering it's mostly backordered, it could potentially just be timed exclusivity until they can ramp up production.
TTOOLL
Member
If you really need one, it's always a good time.
oh yeah. Forgot that they've been selling to Europe for a while.
Already in line for the oneplus 4. Wonder if they figured out the whole phone is slow as fuck when using qc?
Dash charge is quite good in that aspect.
The Faceless Master
Member
How can the Note 7 with AOD on have better idle battery life than the Note 5?
The Albatross
Member
It's always a good time to buy a phone.
The Faceless Master
Member
The best time to buy a phone was late August.