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The Unofficial Google Pixel 2 & 2 XL Discussion Thread, now comes with 2-year global warranty
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- Gee
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- Aug 2, 2004
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- East Gwillimbury
- bembol
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- Jan 27, 2006
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- Woodbridge
I knew I should've skipped the Pixel. Poorly designed, costly and got too excited about Assistant. It doesn't help I'm an addict but I lost money upgrading and the most PITA phone I've sold.
Lesson learned.
It may not be pure android but close enough. OnePlus. Yes, I know customer service and warranty is important but doubt I'll keep it long enough. LOL
Lesson learned.
It may not be pure android but close enough. OnePlus. Yes, I know customer service and warranty is important but doubt I'll keep it long enough. LOL
"I'll put up color bars before I'll put you in front of our cameras."
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- TM2Megatron
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- Sep 1, 2013
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- Mississauga
The first Pixel's design felt rushed and incomplete, lacking even the water/dustproofing of contemporary models it was competing with while asking the same money. Hopefully the second release will be more refined, and I'll finally be able to replace my Nexus 6p.
- SureshA720227
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- Oct 14, 2015
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So the release date is almost here and we have some leaks related to it. The most reliable source would be Android Police.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/07/11 ... ble-frame/
Another one:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/07/26 ... -5mm-jack/
Also some recent articles from last week indicate that headphone jack will be gone but probably on the smaller models only.
Here is what I hope it will be:
1. 5.5" and 6" models with slimmer body and stereo speakers (5" is too small with on-screen buttons and will make battery smaller).
2. Water resistance and wireless charging (Though very less chance of getting wireless charging because of small glass window on the back used only for wireless signals).
3. Larger batteries
4. At least 3 years of OS updates (similar pricing with Apple-so we should expect at least 3 years of support).
5. Headphone jack
What are your expectations? I am currently using a Galaxy S7 and can't wait to upgrade.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/07/11 ... ble-frame/
Another one:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/07/26 ... -5mm-jack/
Also some recent articles from last week indicate that headphone jack will be gone but probably on the smaller models only.
Here is what I hope it will be:
1. 5.5" and 6" models with slimmer body and stereo speakers (5" is too small with on-screen buttons and will make battery smaller).
2. Water resistance and wireless charging (Though very less chance of getting wireless charging because of small glass window on the back used only for wireless signals).
3. Larger batteries
4. At least 3 years of OS updates (similar pricing with Apple-so we should expect at least 3 years of support).
5. Headphone jack
What are your expectations? I am currently using a Galaxy S7 and can't wait to upgrade.
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- Dave98
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- Sep 10, 2005
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- GTA
Water resistance
Less bezel / bigger screen
Better speakers
I think I'd be okay with that. I don't expect much more.
Less bezel / bigger screen
Better speakers
I think I'd be okay with that. I don't expect much more.
- SureshA720227
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- Oct 14, 2015
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- Toronto, ON
New development: no headphone jack almost confirmed. Smaller pixel will have the similar bezels like past year but will include stereo speakers. IP67/68 still unclear.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/08/04 ... hone-jack/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/08/04 ... hone-jack/
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- Zero1
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- Feb 12, 2008
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Didn't google take a jab at apple for not including a headphone jack? Smh, I sincerely hope there is a headphone jack because that leaked image of the Pixel XL2 looks sooo nice.
Nothing to see here...keep looking.
- Evil Baby
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- Mar 18, 2005
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This year is the first year I want to a "smaller" phone by getting the regular pixel. I like it a lot personally but would have loved having dual facing from speakers or honestly even just one. The down facing speaker is a pain.
That being said, no head phone jack no desire for me to get it. I was on the BT headphone train for a bit but then went back to my corded headphones and like them significantly more.
Too bad I'm like in the smaller form factor because there doesn't seem to be many options in that field.
That being said, no head phone jack no desire for me to get it. I was on the BT headphone train for a bit but then went back to my corded headphones and like them significantly more.
Too bad I'm like in the smaller form factor because there doesn't seem to be many options in that field.
- SureshA720227
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I agree with you. However the bigger issue I feel is that Google or any other Android manufacturer that removed the headphone jack do not have a good wireless solution. Some of them don't even include headphones in the box. HTC has at least included a USB-C headphone in the box that I heard is great sounding too. Apple has lighntning headphones and Airpods for wireless use. At least they have options. This phone likely wont come with headphones bundled so it creates a painful situation for us to find a good USB-C or wireless headphone (for an extra price too). I wonder whether the HTC U11 headphones work with this smaller Pixel which is said to be built by HTC.Evil Baby wrote: ↑ This year is the first year I want to a "smaller" phone by getting the regular pixel. I like it a lot personally but would have loved having dual facing from speakers or honestly even just one. The down facing speaker is a pain.
That being said, no head phone jack no desire for me to get it. I was on the BT headphone train for a bit but then went back to my corded headphones and like them significantly more.
Too bad I'm like in the smaller form factor because there doesn't seem to be many options in that field.
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- Crichtonfan
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- Mar 18, 2015
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Stop the slimming already.
I would rather have more juice than a slim phone that will not matter once put into a decent case. When will this stupid madness end?
I would rather have more juice than a slim phone that will not matter once put into a decent case. When will this stupid madness end?
- Evil Baby
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- Mar 18, 2005
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The slimming is dumb, but I dislike the slight curves screen more. This just means I can't get a proper glass protector for the phone.Crichtonfan wrote: ↑ Stop the slimming already.
I would rather have more juice than a slim phone that will not matter once put into a decent case. When will this stupid madness end?
I go with no case, well actually a super thin case, not even thick enough to protrude passed the buttons, but I couldn't use a glass screen protector because of the stupid but off curve on the edges.
My screen still looks good, but there are a bunch of tiny scratches on it. Not noticable when turned on, but I would have rather had those on a glass screen protector.
- hvwkzq
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Grow up and learn to use phones without a case or a screen protector.
- tk1000 [OP]
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Google will reportedly announce the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL on October 5
https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/08/24/pixe ... van-blass/
https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/08/24/pixe ... van-blass/
- SureshA720227
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- Oct 14, 2015
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I am pretty excited and have been saving over time. BUT, I am really concerned about pricing. I just checked the price for 5" regular Pixel 128GB and it is $1030+taxes. Like WTF? Even the iPhone 7 256GB is like $750 on Koodo. If the Pixel 2 will have higher price than the first gen, I will have to wait for the price drop.tk1000 wrote: ↑ Google will reportedly announce the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL on October 5
https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/08/24/pixe ... van-blass/
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- rebel_rfd
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- Aug 4, 2008
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I think the original Pixel and Pixel XL saw success because of the Note 7 mishap.
I'm not sure how strong sales will be for Pixel 2 this year.
I'm not sure how strong sales will be for Pixel 2 this year.
- Gee
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- East Gwillimbury
I purchased a Pixel XL in April for full price because I needed a phone. It was a disappointment, I'll probably upgrade when the new one is released in October.
- tk1000 [OP]
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Pixel 2 to feature Snapdragon 835, not 836 as previously rumoured
https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/09/06/pixe ... 5-not-836/
Pixel 2 to reportedly come in slate grey, feature laser detect autofocus and IP68
https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/09/06/pixe ... ocus-ip68/
https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/09/06/pixe ... 5-not-836/
Pixel 2 to reportedly come in slate grey, feature laser detect autofocus and IP68
https://mobilesyrup.com/2017/09/06/pixe ... ocus-ip68/
- SureshA720227
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Looks like Snapdragon 836 is pushed back to early next year so the Pixel 2 duo won't get it.
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- tk1000 [OP]
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Coming October 4: The Google Pixel 2
The Pixel 2 will launch exactly one year after the Pixel 1.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/09 ... october-4/
The Pixel 2 will launch exactly one year after the Pixel 1.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/09 ... october-4/
- Evil Baby
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Yikes, looks like the Pixel XL2 is going to be $849 US. I guess we should have all expected that considering where the prices of phones are headed lately thanks to Samsung / Apple.
Android Life.
Too rich for my blood personally.
Android Life.
Too rich for my blood personally.
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