Zombie James
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So on top of a $40/month cell phone bill, I'd have to shell out another $40/month for the phone? Like that iPhone upgrade thing? Oh what am I talking about, this is going to be US-only anyways like everything else Google does.
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So on top of a $40/month cell phone bill, I'd have to shell out another $40/month for the phone? Like that iPhone upgrade thing? Oh what am I talking about, this is going to be US-only anyways like everything else Google does.
Is... that a thing? felt like nexus line was always for XDA folks to buy it out of pocket void the warranty and do dumb stuff to it day 1, not your average joe on installment plans.
Verizon and google must be really confident with what the pixel is offering to be on equal footing with the big dogs.
Theres got to be something crazy in the software side.
Wonder if they will throw in a daydream VR headset in the box?
LostMyNarbles
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I doubt the camera will be worse. The Nexus 5X/6P had one of the best camera's available last year and this year it will probably be better than the iPhone 7 (Again). It sounds like thus far the S7 has a better camera than the iPhone 7 and I have read some things to suggest that the Lumia 950 does as well so it isn't like Apple has made magic or anything.
Vyse The Legend
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CreepingFear
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I'm not overreacting about the Pixel. I'm going to remain calm and see what they announce first. Price is not a concern as I was about to buy a top of the line iPhone 7 Plus, before they removed the headphone jack.
The Faceless Master
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makes sense!
See who's making the phone.
So now that the Pixels are DOA, is it possible to install another ROM without rooting a phone? Like if the Note 7 (figuratively) bombas after it is reintroduced, would there be a way to get CM onto it without rooting and losing Android Pay & etc.?
I know zero about modding stuff.
I know zero about modding stuff.
If this was next year's iPhone, getting one would be a no brainer.
A custom ROM needn't be rooted. Many custom ROMs come unrooted by default.
Cyanogenmod mod has a toggle in setting to enable or disable root. I don't know how well that plays with Android Pay though.
The Faceless Master
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SolidSnakeUS
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I hope Google has upped their game to justify this, or else ...
Yeah, I'm an Android Zombie, I need this no matter what the pricing is. 6P wasn't hat much more here
Like provide 2 years of Pixel Protect for free?
The Faceless Master
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Unknown Soldier
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Google has this weird tsundere relationship with Verizon which is so adorable
The Faceless Master
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Samsungs latest Note 7 battery fix violates Android compatibility docs
Ron Amadeo is the hero we deserve.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
It's shaping up to be the first year I don't upgrade a phone. Still, I'm waiting for official announcement. What's more concerning is:
@RDR0b11: Can't wait to read all the embargoed Allo takes this week. It's such a DOA product. Purely a reactionary move by Google. It's pointless.
@RDR0b11: .@sprke81 Google Assistant is Google's Big Shiny New Thing that looks great on paper but is far less compelling in practice. As always.
@RDR0b11: .@ademircm sorry, should have been clearer: 100% not sarcastic. Allo brings nothing compelling to the table. Assistant is 70% gimmick.
@RDR0b11: @suka_hiroaki if the API does something actually worth adopting, sure you can. Problem is, Assistant is super far from done or even useful.
@RDR0b11: @nicholasorsini Duo does serve a purpose, though. Super easy 1:1 video chat is at least a feature gap on Android.
Based Duo.
@RDR0b11: Can't wait to read all the embargoed Allo takes this week. It's such a DOA product. Purely a reactionary move by Google. It's pointless.
@RDR0b11: .@sprke81 Google Assistant is Google's Big Shiny New Thing that looks great on paper but is far less compelling in practice. As always.
@RDR0b11: .@ademircm sorry, should have been clearer: 100% not sarcastic. Allo brings nothing compelling to the table. Assistant is 70% gimmick.
@RDR0b11: @suka_hiroaki if the API does something actually worth adopting, sure you can. Problem is, Assistant is super far from done or even useful.
@RDR0b11: @nicholasorsini Duo does serve a purpose, though. Super easy 1:1 video chat is at least a feature gap on Android.
Based Duo.
Jazzy Network
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For people who don't watch anime what does this mean?
Vyse The Legend
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Yeah, it sounds like Assistant is just a glorified chat bot. I'm still hoping it's implementation in Home is better than Alexa, at least.
brotkasten
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If only they offered the Nexus phones in those colors.
You might be on to something.
Vyse The Legend
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What's that black spot on the front beneath the earpiece? Preproduction blemish?
Jigolo
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Sensors.
Disappointed about the price point. I just got a Nexus 6P for Christmas 2015, but I get that itch to get a new product, so I was starting to get excited, but I dont think I want to fork over $700+ for the XL 128gb model. Unless they have a pricing plan, but I dont know. I really dont have to upgrade, Nexus 6P is great.
Saiyan-Rox
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smaller pixel phone to start at $649 So £600 at best here for the smaller one...
Yikes.
Yikes.
Yeah, that would make me very sure to buy the Note.
I-it's not like I like you or anything, idiot!
should just make the whole phone green.
Now I kinda want a note 7 that's reflective green.
Saiyan-Rox
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Id likely stick with the OP3 or go back to my 6P at this rate.
I hate contracts with a passion.
Google are insane with the pricing if true.
Vyse The Legend
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How's the battery on the OP3 compared to the 6P? Asking for a friend... >_>
rip two toned panda look
$650 for what? No IR blaster, No microsd card slot, no FM radio, no wireless charging, no waterproofing does not amount to $650 in costs. Can't wait for the BOM to leak and see how badly the markup is. Every android user that buys this $650 device loses the right to criticize Apple.
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I'm either buying an Xperia X Compact, XZ, or LG G5 since the price got lowered.
seems average from reviews, but the dash charging is currently the king in terms of charging speeds, sooo...
Saiyan-Rox
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Honestly I can't remember well about the battery on the N6p but looking at my battery atm I'm on 3h 41mins screen time and 49% battery left but I did charge while an OTA hit so not 100% accurate.
Vyse The Legend
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Well, HTC doesn't exactly have much clout when sourcing components. They likely get a shit deal on every single component. Plus, the 821 was rumored to be commanding a high price from Qualcomm.
How good are we talking here?
Hmm, sounds like it might be similar to the 6P, which isn't great. Is the camera as good or better?
Saiyan-Rox
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Nah not as good as the 6P but a very decent camera imo
and dash charge 30 mins restores 60%
I was thinking of getting the new Pixel XL as my main, then relegate my current 6P as my work phone...
seems like I'll just get another 6P as my work phone
but hopefully the phone turns out to be better than expected