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[Jzero]

Apparently this may be an image of the bottom of the device:

http://www.androidguys.com/2017/09/20/pixel-2-and-pixel-2-xl-could-see-3-5mm-headphone-jack-removed/

I mean, google hasn't put a headphone jack at the bottom on the last four phones i've bought from them

 

[LogicStep]

Yeah, dropping the headphone jack, especially int he regular Pixel which remains largely unchanged, is silly. If they say they did it to get stereo speakers in, that just pisses me off. I might be wrong, but I feel like if you took a worldwide poll of consumers on whether they'd prioritize a headphone jack or a second speaker, the jack would win.

Who the fuck even watches content on their phone with the seriousness that requires stereo speakers? If you're watching a movie on your phone, you're probably using headphones, because you're out of your house for whatever reason.

Nexus 6 has stereo speakers and headphone jack. To answer your question, I use the speakers when I'm at home and I want to watch a YouTube video or whatever while I'm on the dinner table eating or in the kitchen or anywhere that I'm busy doing something. I only use headphones at work or when in public. It has its uses, it's just a dumb reason for removing the jack.

 

[JeremyEtcetera]

I mean, google hasn't put a headphone jack at the bottom on the last four phones i've bought from them

I did a double take and had to check my 6P to make sure I still have a headphone jack.

Edit: Also with phones costing more and more every year(nearly 1k or more), that Red phone with the super camera is looking pretty tempting, if I'm thinking of buying a phone around that price range.

 

[The Faceless Master]

It's so interesting how this thread is mirroring the early leaks/rumors of the original Pixel.

"Overpriced!"
"Ugly!"
"Bezels!"
"No Qi? Dead in the water!"
"Not Waterproof?"
"Why would anybody want this??"

And then Google nailed it out of the park with the best received, highest reviewed, critically praised, just about universally loved Android phone.

Like the original Pixel, I'm waiting for it to come out before making a harsh judgement. Google's batting 1.000 with the Pixel line so far, so giving them the benefit of the doubt.

pretty sure that
people still called it overpriced
and many reviewers called the back ugly
and they still dissed the bezels and this year it will be worse because of Apple
and this year no Qi will be worse because of Apple
and this year no Waterproofing will be worse because of Apple
and this year it still will struggle to break a million units... because of Google.

and no headphone jack

 

[Lgndryhr]

Wonder if there will be a trade in program for Pixel 2?

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...rogram-already-live-pixel-offers-arent-great/

 

[killroy87]

Wonder if there will be a trade in program for Pixel 2?

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...rogram-already-live-pixel-offers-arent-great/

According to that, the original Pixel isn't even eligible? That would be hilarious haha.

 

[LogicStep]

Nexus 6 value damn

 

[Little Old Man]

Wonder if there will be a trade in program for Pixel 2?

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...rogram-already-live-pixel-offers-arent-great/

At those shit prices Id rather just keep my 5x as a backup phone and pay full whack for the pixel 2.

 

[maximum360]

At those shit prices Id rather just keep my 5x as a backup phone and pay full whack for the pixel 2.

That's pretty much what I plan on doing.

 

[Lulu23]

It's happening! Yesterday in Manhattan.

 

[Shake Appeal]

Maybe there's some big leap forward with Assistant?

 

[Zombie James]

It's happening! Yesterday in Manhattan.

A headphone jack.

 

[OG Kush]

If they're replacing the headphone jack for stereo speakers... fuck that. And I'm pretty sure Google's Pixel 1's marketing campaign had certain references taking jabs at Apple for taking out the headphone jack?

 

[Greatest Ever]

If they're replacing the headphone jack for stereo speakers... fuck that. And I'm pretty sure Google's Pixel 1's marketing campaign had certain references taking jabs at Apple for taking out the headphone jack?

Yes

 

[andthebeatgoeson]

Do we have a time for this show?

 

[Lgndryhr]

Well there it is.

https://venturebeat.com/2017/10/02/these-are-the-google-pixel-2-and-pixel-2-xl/

 

[BoosterDuck]

just one camera at the front, so no smart stay 😿 i hope it's waterproof

Can anyone estimate when Google will open preorder windows for the XL?

 

[Orbis]

Well there it is.

https://venturebeat.com/2017/10/02/these-are-the-google-pixel-2-and-pixel-2-xl/

XL looks nice but I'll wait and see how it turns out. Price is a big thing for me, I paid £639.99 for an S7 Edge at launch and I questioned my sanity spending that much at the time. I wanted the LG V30 but it was just announced to be a sickening £799.99. I can't believe how over inflated phone prices have become in under 2 years.

 

[ArchAngel]

This thing has to be good! It's the first time since the iPhone 3GS that I'm planning on getting it from my provider in a 2 year contract. I don't want to pay 1000€+ every year and the Pixel XL is running as smooth as day 1 so I have faith in this!
If the rumors are true about the new search (you can search for everything, even texts and infos inside an app) it's ok to me being right at the bottom.

One thing I discovered recently to my shame is the unlimited original quality photos/videos upload to Google Photos. This thing is pure magic. No more backups from my photos on my PC. I'm looking for a photo from my cat and my red couch? Search for "cat on red couch" and it's there. Totally underestimated the value in this and I hope Pixel 2 will also offer this. PLEASE!

 

[norinrad]

I'm a dual SIM guy these days. Work and private all in one phone. Google makes it happen and I'm sold.

Under 499 of course .

 

[mullet2000]

Well there it is.

https://venturebeat.com/2017/10/02/these-are-the-google-pixel-2-and-pixel-2-xl/

Jeez, why couldn't the regular look as nice as the XL?

 

[Snarfington]

I want that XL yesterday.

Preferably for half price, though. That's going to hurt real bad.

I'd have grabbed the regular if it had similarly small bezels. Clearly Google trying to force the upsell.

 

[Kiraly]

Jeez, why couldn't the regular look as nice as the XL?

Cause HTC sucks at engineering

 

[Futureman]

so with such large bezels on the 2 and small bezels on XL 2... I guess they will both physically be about the same size?

don't really care about true edge to edge display... the XL 2 looks really nice.

 

[Caleb187]

I can trade in my pixel for $350 and get the pixel 2 for 650 - 350 = $300. It's tempting for sure.

 

[capslock]

Yuck. Google manages to mess up even the bezel-less look. Glad I'm waiting until 2018/19 to upgrade. OG Pixel is pretty good still.

 

[BoosterDuck]

so with such large bezels on the 2 and small bezels on XL 2... I guess they will both physically be about the same size?

the XL 2 should be around the same size as the 6P which is slightly larger than the 5.5" XL

the Pixel 2 is just another regular Pixel 1

 

[AuthenticM]

What are the odds that they unveil a new Pixel tablet?

 

[Vuze]

Well there it is.

https://venturebeat.com/2017/10/02/these-are-the-google-pixel-2-and-pixel-2-xl/

Man these both look uninspired. Regular size might be one of the ugliest “standard” design phones this year and XL lacks any originality (no curved edges, no notch, no “edge to edge” just... chins. V30 has the best blend imo). Also no dual cams...

 

[cube444]

Rumors that the Pixel XL 2 might not be available until Nov 15th.

 

[andthebeatgoeson]

Rumors that the Pixel XL 2 might not be available until Nov 15th.

Dahell?

 

[M.Bluth]

Reading all the rumors and I just don't understand how they're fine being THIS lame

 

[maximum360]

Yuck. Google manages to mess up even the bezel-less look. Glad I'm waiting until 2018/19 to upgrade. OG Pixel is pretty good still.

It's like all the wrong moves. High price. Delayed launch for the XL2. Uninspired bezels. Potentially only available via one carrier [Verizon].

This just about cements the LG V30 as my next phone.

 

[DSN2K]

XL 2 looks like the S8 Active without the extra bulk...

 

[Khalifa Jayy]

XL 2 looks like the S8 Active without the extra bulk...

So... the S8?

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

Man these both look uninspired. Regular size might be one of the ugliest ”standard" design phones this year and XL lacks any originality (no curved edges, no notch, no ”edge to edge" just... chins. V30 has the best blend imo). Also no dual cams...

"No notch" is a complaint now? They should wear that like a badge of honor

 

[ElMexiMerican]

So... the S8?

An S8 Plus without the curved edges.

 

[Davide]

It's an ugly phone and the OnePlus 5 seems to be the better pure Android phone.

 

[Toparaman]

It's happening! Yesterday in Manhattan.

A headphone jack.

.

 

[DirgeExtinction]

I'm selling my Pixel XL to be able to get the Pixel XL 2. I need those front facing speakers.

 

[Septimus Prime]

I'm starting to think that the "answers are coming" stuff is going to be about Google Assistant. Like, you ask Assistant a question, and an answer will come. Something stupid, like that.

 

[SolarMystic]

$650 for a 5" 1080p phone? What the hell is Google smoking?

 

[Shake Appeal]

It's an ugly phone and the OnePlus 5 seems to be the better pure Android phone.

I'm leaning that way, but I wanna see what Google have to say for themselves first.

 

[hikarutilmitt]

I know this is one of those "my opinion is fact" posts, but screw all this nonsense of the headphone jack being gone. I don't care that there's no headphone jack. Let it go so we can all move on.

 

[Draper]

I know this is one of those "my opinion is fact" posts, but screw all this nonsense of the headphone jack being gone. I don't care that there's no headphone jack. Let it go so we can all move on.

That's an opinion, but then there's also Google's opinion from less than a year ago that removing the jack is a stupid fucking idea.

Yet, here we are

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

That's an opinion, but then there's also Google's opinion from less than a year ago that removing the jack is a stupid fucking idea.

Yet, here we are

It's almost like companies say what's most advantageous to them at the time. Apple's gone back on their word on ton of things too

 

[Jigolo]

What time is the event tomorrow?

 

[Draper]

It's almost like companies say what's most advantageous to them at the time. Apple's gone back on their word on ton of things too

...who's talking about Apple here?

 

[btrboyev]

$650 for a 5" 1080p phone? What the hell is Google smoking?

Apple sells a 4.7” 720p phone for the same price, what’s the issue?

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

...who's talking about Apple here?

Me, and several others above. Including right there ^