Google Pixel 6/6 Pro

eggcup · 3 Nov 2021 at 15:26

Orcvader said:
I don't think it's fully rolled out to the UK yet? Give it a few weeks and it should pop up, when you have it you should see this in the settings: https://9to5google.com/2021/10/25/p...-screen-feature-begins-rolling-out-in-the-uk/

I have all that in settings, but when someone calls I then press the call screen button but nothing happens.

Pigeon_Killer · 3 Nov 2021 at 15:27

Working fine on my 3 XL without any translation packs.

I don't believe a word Google say about the abilities of the Tensor chip, but the fact they said phones using the chip no longer need to process data in the cloud means anything not a Pixel 6 will eventually have call screening disabled again.

eggcup · 3 Nov 2021 at 15:32

Pigeon_Killer said:
Working fine on my 3 XL without any translation packs.

I don't believe a word Google say about the abilities of the Tensor chip, but the fact they said phones using the chip no longer need to process data in the cloud means anything not a Pixel 6 will eventually have call screening disabled again.

I was specifically asking with reference to it working on a pixel 6, which after some googling others seem to be experiencing too.

glenimp617 · 3 Nov 2021 at 15:35

Orcvader said:
I don't think it's fully rolled out to the UK yet? Give it a few weeks and it should pop up, when you have it you should see this in the settings: https://9to5google.com/2021/10/25/p...-screen-feature-begins-rolling-out-in-the-uk/

Killer feature for me this!

Some muppet keeps calling me every day at 10am (I know damn well its a sales call), so can't wait to try this out

dwarf · 3 Nov 2021 at 15:39

Just installed a skin on my pixel 6 to recreate the panda pixel 2. Pretty happy with it, just wish it had a coloured power button too.

Tejstar · 3 Nov 2021 at 15:40

Finally had mine approved for the Pixel 6. Made my claim on Monday at around 11.30am, so it took a good two days. Phone was ordered from Google Store too, which I thought would make it quicker. Got there in the end though!

kona786 · 3 Nov 2021 at 15:41

Tejstar said:
Finally had mine approved for the Pixel 6. Made my claim on Monday at around 11.30am, so it took a good two days. Phone was ordered from Google Store too, which I thought would make it quicker. Got there in the end though!

Did they require more info?

eggcup · 3 Nov 2021 at 15:42

TheOracle said:
Killer feature for me this!

Some muppet keeps calling me every day at 10am (I know damn well its a sales call), so can't wait to try this out

Get the beta phone app and you can try it and see if it works.

Orcvader · 3 Nov 2021 at 15:45

dwarf said:
Just installed a skin on my pixel 6 to recreate the panda pixel 2. Pretty happy with it, just wish it had a coloured power button too.

That looks amazing, where did you get the skin from? I was looking at dbrand but wasn't sure on the material selection.

SpeedFreak · 3 Nov 2021 at 15:46

I am on day 14 since my pre-order (21st) and have submitted my claim which was immediately approved within about 30 seconds. Pixel 6 Pro if that helps.

deardevildude · 3 Nov 2021 at 15:49

TallPaul_S said:
I already use aa Audeze Penrose as bluetooth headphones for TV watching but they're not exactly 'portable' so the Bose will get plenty of user for TV/Phone watching and travel use. Plus adding another set of heaphones to my collection is no bad thing Currently got DT990 pro and the Audeze Penrose.

See only time I use bluetooth headphones is on my phone, which I still have my Galaxy Bud+'s for. The buds are also a much smaller footprint for taking them on the go, which I do everywhere. I will probably make my mind up by the time they arrive though.

Simon Ingram · 3 Nov 2021 at 15:55

Neil Fleming said:
I took delivery of a Mediadevil Glassfree Magicscreen today and it's been flawless so far, very pleased.

Just ordered one of these to replace the Spigen one I currently have

TallPaul_S · 3 Nov 2021 at 15:55

deardevildude said:
See only time I use bluetooth headphones is on my phone, which I still have my Galaxy Bud+'s for. The buds are also a much smaller footprint for taking them on the go, which I do everywhere. I will probably make my mind up by the time they arrive though.

Yeah I have small in ear buds too but you just can't beat a nice pair of closed back over ear headphones for on holiday or on the sofa.

Begbie · 3 Nov 2021 at 15:56

TallPaul_S said:
Have to say, the battery on this thing is tremendous. Came off charge at 7am today, 'normal' usage for me which is light use, some web stuff, MFA approvals, bit of Youtube at lunch etc, typical day of not really looking at the phone too much. It's still on 77%.

Weird, it's the only thing thats making me want to go back to my poco. It seems awful for me.

dwarf · 3 Nov 2021 at 16:03

Orcvader said:
That looks amazing, where did you get the skin from? I was looking at dbrand but wasn't sure on the material selection.

I got them from XtremeSkins and used the code SUB20 at checkout for 20% off making them £6.40. dbrand is massively overpriced and doesn't have the gloss options I used for this.

Orcvader · 3 Nov 2021 at 16:04

dwarf said:
I got them from XtremeSkins and used the code SUB20 at checkout for 20% off making them £6.40. dbrand is massively overpriced and doesn't have the gloss options I used for this.

Cheers, they have the colours/materials I prefer so will definitely be grabbing that!

Lustral · 3 Nov 2021 at 16:21

Yup the battery life on the 6 is pretty impressive .... far exceeding my iPhone 13 Pro. According to Accubattery , I can get 12 hours screen on time !

mark43 · 3 Nov 2021 at 16:55

dwarf said:
I got them from XtremeSkins and used the code SUB20 at checkout for 20% off making them £6.40. dbrand is massively overpriced and doesn't have the gloss options I used for this.

How easy are skins to fit? Not something I'm lookin to do right now but have never tried them and may fancy a change in the future. I've looked at dbrand before but the price has always put me off, but these seem very reasonable. Are they durable, and easy to remove if you change your mind?

TallPaul_S · 3 Nov 2021 at 17:01

eggcup said:
Get the beta phone app and you can try it and see if it works.

Just tested this, it works even on numbers in your contacts. Took a little while to show up once I'd enabled the beta and updated the app.

Looks like you can have a whole conversation via the automated assistant.

grudas · 3 Nov 2021 at 17:01

mark43 said:
How easy are skins to fit? Not something I'm lookin to do right now but have never tried them and may fancy a change in the future. I've looked at dbrand before but the price has always put me off, but these seem very reasonable. Are they durable, and easy to remove if you change your mind?

Not that difficult really but I found both dbrand and others to not be perfect fit so you always end up having one edge that is sticking out getting caught on everything, that then starts to peeling away and you just rip it off. They don't leave any residue and take seconds to remove.