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nothing here yet, regular non verizon variant
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
The bolded is the most apt description for me. As a moderate to light user, I do still charge it overnight, but I don't have to. It could carry me through two complete days without a problem.
Arrowgigantic
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Still no VR headset code here...I noticed that Google's VR app updated so maybe they're rolling them out soon? Anybody who ordered from the Play Store get a code yet?
The Live Case I ordered for my Pixel got delivered yesterday and I love it. I configured the button on the back to turn my flashlight on and off. It's a bit more slippery than I was expecting, but it's perfectly acceptable.
They're not expected to go out until the return window for your phone is closed.
They're not expected to go out until the return window for your phone is closed.
OriginalThinking
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Anandtech review
The Anandtech review is out. Can't say it matches my experience, but it might be worth a read. I wouldn't take this review in isolation though.
The Anandtech review is out. Can't say it matches my experience, but it might be worth a read. I wouldn't take this review in isolation though.
The Albatross
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Experiences differ depending on your carrier.
What's really surprising is how slow Google rolls OTA updates out to Nexus + Project Fi users. I switched to the Pixel a couple weeks ago, but up until the end of Oct by Nexus 6 still hadn't received Android 7.0 on Project Fi. Friends of mine with tne N6 on T-Mobile got it. Same thing happened with Android 6.1 on N6 and Fi.
Project Fi rollout is pretty damn slow for OTA.
I've still been getting insane battery life. after 17 or 18 hours daily, when I go to plugin at night, I still have 15-20 hours left. I use the phone about the same as my Nexus 6 and previously iPhone 5S, and both of those I'd have to plugin at the end of th e night or charge while driving home.
Yep, this. I'd imagine if I left it over night the 20hours projected remaining time would be longer as I don't use the phone over night.
Opus Angelorum
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It's almost like they reviewed a different phone, the comments regarding that battery and camera seem at odds to others.
OriginalThinking
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It's odd that's for certain. Like I said it's far from my experience and I've used a lot of Android phones over the last number of years.
Your Entertainer
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I feel like the way they test battery recently is very interesting to say the least... that said, I was eagerly anticipating the display analysis. The performance/benchmarks section really didn't come with any surprises imo. As usual, well-written and impeccably researched. They went against the grain with their note 7 review, and that actually was the one that matched my sentiments with the phone.
i3allistic
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xL still backordered, Google fucking up
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Google needs to take the time to fix basic OS performance. The fact that the Pixel is slower in the web benchmarks than last year's iPhone is something Google should have fixed long ago. It's more worrying since Google wants to charge a premium.
Junior Mint
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Add in the fact that iOS has ad-block support built into Safari and the performance difference is even bigger.
FedEx was supposed to deliver my phone by end of day today. Thought I can leave work early and beat the delivery. Got a notification that the package was delivered and left on the porch. Immediately called someone to check for me and they were able to grab it in time. I just, two weeks ago had an Amazon package stolen from my front porch. Boggles my mind Google doesn't require a signature for these, fuck.
Anyways! Can't wait to leave work in a few hours to play with my new investment.
Anyways! Can't wait to leave work in a few hours to play with my new investment.
wouldn't ad block give the iphone an advantage that needs to be taken into account, since you're not loading ads?
anand review seems pretty inline with everything else really. camera is great, better performance than a lot of android phones. watching some of those 'speed test' videos demonstrates that the Pixel tends to fall behind when you get to opening and switching between apps, in comparison to other handsets.
battery life anecdotes are going to be all over the map, as with any phone. the benchmarks are just intended to try and find some consistency when comparing.
ad blockers still need to be installed, i'd imagine anand isn't using them in the benchmarks
battery life anecdotes are going to be all over the map, as with any phone. the benchmarks are just intended to try and find some consistency when comparing.
ad blockers still need to be installed, i'd imagine anand isn't using them in the benchmarks
So what was Junior Mint talking about?
rocketskates
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Can anyone recommend a decent screen protector?
Sorry for the late response, Amazon 2-day shipping failed me.
I really like the case, however I will say that it's not as grippy as I expected. It's definitely more grip than the phone naked or with most matte cases, but it's got a soft feeling to it that I really like. The lip raises just barely above the screen so you can still set it face down on a flat surface without worrying about scratches. I don't know how big a dashboard magnet is, but I tried putting a credit card under it. While it fit, the bottom of the case was raised up a bit. Not sure if it's what you're looking for, but I quite like it. It doesn't have as much protection as the spigen liquid crystal I was using, but it feels and looks so much better. All I really wanted was something to prevent the back glass from getting scratched without adding too much bulk.
On a side note, I somehow got 9 hours of SoT today. I was using it pretty much constantly though, so there was little off screen battery draining. Just doing normal stuff like browsing web, watching YouTube, etc. I usually average around 7 hours, so I'm wondering if the update I got yesterday had any effect.
Anthony2035
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I just ordered the Verizon Pixel XL with a December 16th ship date. I don't mind the locked boot loader. I'm trading in a iPhone 6s for value. Eventually when fully paid off I want to jump to project fi. Will I be able to take a Verizon phone to project fi after it's paid off?
newdayrocks
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Got the November security patch on my Verizon Pixel XL just now. If that keeps up, I'll be thrilled to seeing them sticking to their word.
CreepingFear
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I haven't gotten mine either. It hasn't been 4 weeks like they said it would be.
Haven't gotten mine yet. I expect it's rolling out in waves.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Yo normal people are buying the Pixel. Wow. I'm surprised it's actually working. That's great to hear.
He hasn't done a review of the Mi Max nor of the iPhone 7.
-Pyromaniac-
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all his reviews are completely predictable. He will say it's missing high end features but he has grown to love it and it's his favourite android phone ever and he loves the camera and there's room for improvement.
~fin
partyphone
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it was the monthly security update.
ah, good, i certainly feel more secure
I got two updates back go back the other day. One was the security update, not sure what the other was.
Don't know if anyone is interested but the phone case company carved is now taking pre orders on Pixel and Pixel XL cases. I have a case from them for my nexus 6p and love the quality and thought Id post it here Referral link/ < the link is a referral link that'll give 10% off if you don't want that link heres the default one: Non Referral Link
here's what they look like:
here's what they look like:
Android noob question. I know the google play store has a setting to only download updates over wifi, but is there one to only download anything on the Play store on wifi? The Apple app store will make it so you can't, so i don't accidentally waste a lot of data (as i just did on my Pixel).
I'd guess he means that the browsing difference benchmarks are that big even before involving ad blockers. iirc blockers are handled differently between the two platforms
RSBrowser.
You might have to manually enable permissions to be able to select your Google account (assuming you want the same Chrome syncing)
Vermillion
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Got my Pixel 
I'm one of the weird ones with the 5" one.
I'm one of the weird ones with the 5" one.
Got my Pixel
I'm one of the weird ones with the 5" one.
My man!
I still want my phone to fit in my pocket without being a major pain in the ass.
Don't wear skinny jeans?
Pixel XL fits in the pockets of all my pants just fine. It's never even remotely been an issue.
The bigger problem for me with the larger screen sizes is that, on occasion, it's a pain to use one-handed. Doable, but challenging. Still, I think it's a worthy tradeoff for the extra real estate.
Wark
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I'm thinking about picking one of these up in the next couple of days. I had the S6 Edge since around launch and I really hate the curved screen. In the past, on-screen buttons were a huge turn off to me, but it definitely isn't a deal breaker when it comes to this phone.
I'm thinking XL, but I gotta hold it first - plus, a lot of times, I wear skinnies.
I'm thinking XL, but I gotta hold it first - plus, a lot of times, I wear skinnies.
newdayrocks
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Got just under six hours of SOT for the first time yesterday on my XL. Digging it, but not sure why yesterday, compared to all other days.
partyphone
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just got my daydream headset code!
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