If the placebo saves you money though, then worth it.
Google Pixel 6/6 Pro
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If the placebo saves you money though, then worth it.
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I'm hearing about new features for the Pixel Buds Pro, should we be getting an update to existing hardware? I assume so? The new buds are the same, just some new colours, right? (The auto passthrough mode sounds interesting)
Yes its the same buds so software update for us all.
I had that feature on the galaxy buds pro and wasn't impressed. Too slow and also too means any word would trigger it even though I was just humming to a track.
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Downloading the update now
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I've only tried it talking to myself, but it seems to kick in quite quickly, you then wait maybe 4 or 5 seconds and it starts the music back up. Seemed pretty good.
Just tried it too. Yeah these are much quicker than the Galaxy buds Pro when I had them. It's nigh on instant. Excellent.
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One thing I remembered after seeing some new phone reviews is that I haven't complained about the phone not reading my fingerprint properly.
I remember that was a serious problem for at least 6 months after launch. It was also very slow compared to the phone I had before.
I just unlocked it 20 times in a review using different thumbs without failure. At launch it was 50% at best.
I remember that was a serious problem for at least 6 months after launch. It was also very slow compared to the phone I had before.
I just unlocked it 20 times in a review using different thumbs without failure. At launch it was 50% at best.
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Yeah it got better as time went by. It's not a terrible reader but the new one on the 8 Pro is way more responsive.
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Yeah, on Friday I used it in a real situation. Walked up to the garage, but bumped into a neighbour and had a chat. It worked really well actually.
Impressed with Android 14 battery life ony Pixel 6, (I also did a factory reset before upgrading).
I'd really began to dislike the damm thing for its poor life, came from a less powerfull motorolla with a similar sized battery that would last around 3 days.
On Android 13 would have less than a day per charge , now its 1.5 - 2 days with similar usage.
I'd really began to dislike the damm thing for its poor life, came from a less powerfull motorolla with a similar sized battery that would last around 3 days.
On Android 13 would have less than a day per charge , now its 1.5 - 2 days with similar usage.
It really was a great update. Well overdue, but better late than never.
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Yes, battery seems improved on my 6pro since the update. Runs cooler now too. Really good update.
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Pleased I didn't jump on to the Pixel 8. My trusty 6 has been performing really well since the A14 update. I will have a look next year 
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I'll probably hang on for the pixel 10. Depends how high the price has risen by then though.Pleased I didn't jump on to the Pixel 8. My trusty 6 has been performing really well since the A14 update. I will have a look next year
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I'm not too pleased with the camera recently. If I zoom in on certain pictures it looks like a right mess. It's not crisp like it used to be.
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Dave Burke explains Android 14's big battery and performance improvements
Android 14's performance improvements, straight from the horse's mouth
www.androidpolice.com
Interesting little article explaining why everything seems a little snappier and battery a little better on 14
That's some comprehensive optimisations. Loving the responsiveness.Dave Burke explains Android 14's big battery and performance improvements
Android 14's performance improvements, straight from the horse's mouth
Interesting little article explaining why everything seems a little snappier and battery a little better on 14
I've really noticed a difference in battery life on my 7a.
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Anyone else experiencing the broken camera on the Pixel 6a following the Android 14 update a couple of weeks ago?
Seems to mostly affect phones with Family Link installed, which means my son's is broken. Right now the pictures it takes are no better than the Nokia 3310 I had 20 years ago
He's not very happy as we've just been away to the lake district for the weekend and he wasn't able to take any photos
It's only ~6 months old, so if it's not fixed by next week I might just see if we can return it under warranty and get something different, how on earth did such a breaking bug made it through testing?!
Seems to mostly affect phones with Family Link installed, which means my son's is broken. Right now the pictures it takes are no better than the Nokia 3310 I had 20 years ago
He's not very happy as we've just been away to the lake district for the weekend and he wasn't able to take any photos
It's only ~6 months old, so if it's not fixed by next week I might just see if we can return it under warranty and get something different, how on earth did such a breaking bug made it through testing?!
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November Security patch available. 2.09GB on the normal Pixel 6