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How stock are they these days? I had a OPO but thought they had changed direction and made a more customized OS for subsequent devices.

Very stock, at least the OnePlus 2 and 3, they actually have some very useful but optional and non-intrusive features that actually end up in later stock versions of Android like Marshmallow and 7.0.

For example, app permissions were on the OnePlus 2 before Marshmallow came out and that feature in 7.0 that lets you hold the back button to "alt-tab" to the last open app is also already there before the 7.0 update. And usually all the features are implemented in a UI/UX way that Google would end up doing it anyway, or very similar to it.

 

[JordanKZ]

Where's this phone's personality? Where's the interesting ideas we saw last year? It's like they got a pair of HTC A9's and changed the back somewhat. Christ Google, these are uninspired, literal iPhone clones that you're going to charge hundreds for, so that HTC aren't upset and allow you to make a tidy profit.

Unless these things have some *INSANE* software features, I'm probably sticking with my 6P for another 12 months. And this is coming from someone who has bought all but one Nexus device (the N6, to be precise).

 

[Rentahamster]

But do you really want that.

Hell yes!

 

[NomarTyme]

That is a touch of death price. I'm go with LG G5.

 

[Kthulhu]

Anyone having issues with the 5X?

Only the ones that come with having 2GB of RAM.

That is a touch of death price. I'm go with LG G5.

Don't do that. That phone has gotten terrible reviews.

 

[Septimus Prime]

Are Google's phone's following Star Trek movie logic where every other generation is shit.

Nexus One: Awesome
Nexus S: The exact same phone but made by Samsung
Galaxy Nexus: Awesome except for Verizon fuck them.
Nexus 4: No LTE, shit camera, shit battery what the fuck were they thinking
Nexus 5: Awesome except for the body.
Nexus 6: High Price an gigantic wtf who needs this?
Nexus 5X/6P: Better Nexus 5/the best android phone of all time
Pixel/Pixel XL: Uglier, cost more. Just wtf.

Yeah, I'm on the every other Nexus upgrade path, so we'll see what happens next year. I see no reason not to just keep my 6P for now.

 

[Kthulhu]

Where's this phone's personality? Where's the interesting ideas we saw last year? It's like they got a pair of HTC A9's and changed the back somewhat. Christ Google, these are uninspired, literal iPhone clones that you're going to charge hundreds for, so that HTC aren't upset and allow you to make a tidy profit.

Unless these things have some *INSANE* software features, I'm probably sticking with my 6P for another 12 months. And this is coming from someone who has bought all but one Nexus device (the N6, to be precise).

Unless google has changed how the Nexus program works, they can make HTC do whatever they want, so if this phone sucks, it's on them.

The HTC 10 has gotten great reviews and actually looks unique. If the HTC 11 is cheaper than the 10 I may buy that if these end up sucking.

 

[KillGore]

What in the world? How could you go from one of the best phones I've ever seen (Nexus 6P)...to this?

 

[spwolf]

How stock are they these days? I had a OPO but thought they had changed direction and made a more customized OS for subsequent devices.

its pretty stock... they ditched more customized stuff to provide faster updates... but best part of OP3 is community support/roms. My completely-not-stock RR build is running great, super fast and is loaded with features.

 

[Audioboxer]

Where's this phone's personality? Where's the interesting ideas we saw last year? It's like they got a pair of HTC A9's and changed the back somewhat. Christ Google, these are uninspired, literal iPhone clones that you're going to charge hundreds for, so that HTC aren't upset and allow you to make a tidy profit.

Unless these things have some *INSANE* software features, I'm probably sticking with my 6P for another 12 months. And this is coming from someone who has bought all but one Nexus device (the N6, to be precise).

I mean looks don't need to rank too highly on a Nexus. It's always been about AOSP baby. Functionality is appreciated though and Google pandering to monitors in people's pockets and castrating normal sized phones to try and push people to go massive was a reckless move.

The Nexus 4 was the only Nexus I think tried anything a bit different with design. That back plate was eye-catching. Everything else has largely been phone slab 101. Which there is nothing wrong with. Over designing to be "inspiring" can lead to some stupid shit. Or should we say "courageous shit", eh, Apple?

 

[Sch1sm]

This looks like a good time as ever to skip.

 

[MLO]

Uh...guys. It gets worse... They may be Verizon exclusives.

What would this mean for project fi? I've been holding out for these phones for a while to upgrade and switch to project Fi. I might as well start looking for a 6p now given the rumored price as well.

 

[Kthulhu]

What would this mean for project fi? I've been holding out for these phones for a while to upgrade and switch to project Fi. I might as well start looking for a 6p now given the rumored price as well.

From Android Police:

The phones will be sold on the Google Store, we've been told, so there's no worry of Verizon exclusivity. Verizion is apparently Google's exclusive retail partner that will sell Pixels in-store. We're still hearing three colors for the Pixels—blue, aluminum, and black. The blue will allegedly be really, really bright too. The announcement is expected on October 4th, but Google has yet to say anything

 

[MLO]

From Android Police:

Commercial on the voice for the new phone. 10/4 confirmed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNnCtmyujLA

 

[Vanillalite]

Commercial on the voice for the new phone. 10/4 confirmed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNnCtmyujLA

Wife just said and I quote

"Wow that's the commercial most to do about nothing that I've ever seen..."

#BravoGoogle

 

[co1onel]

https://madeby.google.com/

The blue will allegedly be really, really bright too. The announcement is expected on October 4th, but Google has yet to say anything

Was hoping for a darker, more subtle blue. What ever happened to the blue iPhone 7?

 

[hateradio]

Wife just said and I quote

"Wow that's the commercial most to do about nothing that I've ever seen..."

#BravoGoogle

#ItsACurvedRectangle

 

[BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO]

Axon 7 it is.

 

[Kthulhu]

Wife just said and I quote

"Wow that's the commercial most to do about nothing that I've ever seen..."

#BravoGoogle

Google really needs to fire, like, every single person in their marketing department. They fucking suck and have sucked for years

I love Google's ecosystem, but they suck so much at marketing it to the masses. I get that Android is hard to market due to fragmentation, but come on, Samsung has had no problem doing it for years, yet Google keeps putting out these commercials that look like they were made by hipsters.

Could someone who works in marketing explain to me what Google is trying to accomplish with their commercials?

 

[CronoShot]

http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/09/19/non-blurry-photos-google-pixel-pixel-xl-leak/

Front looks like the iPhone, back looks like the Honor 8.

And those are some huge ass bezels for absolutely no reason.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

I feel like Google should at least be given a chance to formally show off the phone before you guys write it off.

 

[Kthulhu]

Front looks like the iPhone, back looks like the Honor 8.

And those are some huge ass bezels for absolutely no reason.

Never try to rip off Apple's design. As a consumer it makes me think you are trying to hide some sort of shortcoming by copying another company's design. I expect better from Google and HTC.

I feel like Google should at least be given a chance to formally show off the phone before you guys write it off.

I really hope we're all going to eat crow in 2 weeks. 'Cuz right now this thing looks like it's an overpriced iPhone clone like the kind I could get for way cheaper from some Chinese OEM.

 

[this_guy]

Google really needs to fire, like, every single person in their marketing department. They fucking suck and have sucked for years

I love Google's ecosystem, but they suck so much at marketing it to the masses. I get that Android is hard to market due to fragmentation, but come on, Samsung has had no problem doing it for years, yet Google keeps putting out these commercials that look like they were made by hipsters.

Could someone who works in marketing explain to me what Google is trying to accomplish with their commercials?

I saw that commercial while watching Gotham and was fooled into thinking it was an iPhone commercial for a second. It's the Google iPhone

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

I'd be in for a <5" phone. But at $650 starting price for an Android phone? Hm. Better have something really special in there for me to pony up.

They should update the Moto E instead or make a new Nexus 4, he typed with his selfish tiny hands in his selfish tiny pockets.

 

[Skux]

http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/09/19/non-blurry-photos-google-pixel-pixel-xl-leak/

Not worth it. For $650 you'd better get something striking. This just looks like a poor man's iPhone (and the iPhone design is pretty long in the tooth these days).

I'll stick with my 5x until 2017.

 

[Kthulhu]

I saw that commercial while watching Gotham and was fooled into thinking it was an iPhone commercial for a second. It's the Google iPhone

Here are some good/okay Google commercials:

Google Photos: https://youtu.be/aEK37MBTUPk

Google Calendar: https://youtu.be/qnZZInDyrZo

Chromecast Audio: https://youtu.be/G15Us30lsLE

Edit: Gboard: https://youtu.be/F0vg4HUEIyk


The commercials for the Nexus 5X and 6P weren't terrible, but they communicate nothing to the average consumer

5X: https://youtu.be/QLqHZLdt_jE

6P: https://youtu.be/4cAHL4LMNlY

 

[Javaman]

Google really needs to fire, like, every single person in their marketing department. They fucking suck and have sucked for years

I love Google's ecosystem, but they suck so much at marketing it to the masses. I get that Android is hard to market due to fragmentation, but come on, Samsung has had no problem doing it for years, yet Google keeps putting out these commercials that look like they were made by hipsters.

Could someone who works in marketing explain to me what Google is trying to accomplish with their commercials?

I'm just amazed that an announcement for an announcement has 2000 likes and only 80 dislikes. Sounds like something that should be featured on Southpark.

 

[Apt101]

Hmm, at $550 (cheap IMO) I may buy one just to fuck around with as a second phone to see if I want to go back to Android. I bought my iPhone 6s outright, so I could go either way.

 

[Kthulhu]

I'm just amazed that an announcement for an announcement has 2000 likes and only 80 dislikes. Sounds like something that should be featured on Southpark.

For comparison

S7 official introduction: https://youtu.be/cyohHyQl-kc

S7 Why?: https://youtu.be/RfCubGgMkms

Note 7 Busy Busy Busy: https://youtu.be/GfUhExdNjK8

S7 Champange Calls: https://youtu.be/l5aF23XpBwU

All of these are great commercials for great phones. Why can't Google do the same?

 

[Vanillalite]

Hmm, at $550 (cheap IMO) I may buy one just to fuck around with as a second phone to see if I want to go back to Android. I bought my iPhone 6s outright, so I could go either way.

$550 is the old rumor

New rumor is $650 for the small base.

 

[Vanillalite]

Big reason why that video sucks is the obvious.

It's not so much for the phone as it is an announcement of an announcement to try and generate hype cause they know everyone else already has their phones available.

It's like hey we are still here coming Oct 4th for our announcement. Don't forget us even if we are late to the 2016 party!!

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Hmm, at $550 (cheap IMO) I may buy one just to fuck around with as a second phone to see if I want to go back to Android. I bought my iPhone 6s outright, so I could go either way.

Thread title needs an update. Rumors today say $650 is the starting price for the small size. $700+ for the XL.

 

[ohlawd]

650 for the smaller phone if the rumors are true. holy shit the CAD price. I need my 6P to last me a while

 

[andythinkpad]

Commercial on the voice for the new phone. 10/4 confirmed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNnCtmyujLA

What that sounds like a Guardian of Galaxy 2 presser to me.

 

[Apt101]

$550 is the old rumor

New rumor is $650 for the small base.

Thread title needs an update. Rumors today say $650 is the starting price for the small size. $700+ for the XL.

Well, even $650 is on the cheaper side. I think I paid like $750 for my iPhone.

 

[johancruijff]

Why would you go from the name Nexus to Pixel

 

[Vanillalite]

Can a mod lock this thread for me so I can start over with a new one?

 

[Apt101]

Why would you go from the name Nexus to Pixel

Brand alignment. *shrugs*

 

[johancruijff]

Brand alignment. *shrugs*

*shudders*

 

[aznpxdd]

Blows my mind this type of design still exist for so called flagship when something like the Note 7 exists.

6P while slick in its own right, is downright huge next to the Note 7 with same screen size. Can't imagine the Pixel XL with its huge ass bezels and smaller screen...

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Well, even $650 is on the cheaper side. I think I paid like $750 for my iPhone.

Well, they're priced exactly the same as iPhones now. No difference, so again, not on the cheaper side of anything now, haha, plus astronomically priced compared to the Nexus 4, 5, 5X, and 6P.

 

[Apt101]

Well, they're priced exactly the same as iPhones now. No difference, so again, not on the cheaper side of anything now, haha, plus astronomically priced compared to the Nexus 4, 5, 5X, and 6P.

Oh, well, I admit I don't keep up with the costs of phones. I just buy a new one every three-ish years.

 

[Dynamite Shikoku]

Looks like shit with expensive as shit Price. Thanks for making it easy for me, Google

 

[Vanillalite]

Mods lock this thread please!

Made a new thread with updated news

 

[andthebeatgoeson]

Wish the one plus 3 was Verizon. Guess I'll wait for the 6p to drop in price

 

[whitehawk]

Can't wait to buy a 6P on sale

 

[andythinkpad]

Blows my mind this type of design still exist for so called flagship when something like the Note 7 exists.

6P while slick in its own right, is downright huge next to the Note 7 with same screen size. Can't imagine the Pixel XL with its huge ass bezels and smaller screen...

It actual has very old design language when you think about it.

In 2016, the flagship Android phones are basically splitting into 3 design camps, the Samsung camp that uses totally new material and unique curve screen; the modular camp from LG and Motorola; and Chinese cut rate flagships which use a lot of Apple design languages including heavy use metal, thin body and thin bezel.

This phone doesn't have any of that stuff. It has a very pedestrian mid-tier design language, it reminds me of the Nexus S for some reason.