Google Pixel 7/7 Pro & Pixel Watch

LiE · 13 Oct 2022 at 16:55

here2018 said:
It's too small for a smart watch.

Maybe the watch 2 will be bigger.

Maybe, but bigger it risks looking like a phone strapped to the wrist.

kona786 · 13 Oct 2022 at 17:20

b|gf|sh said:
Here's a signal strength comparison to a Pixel 3 XL (yeah I live in the middle of nowhere, so not great numbers...):

Needs to be on the same network and same Data band for a fair comparison.

kona786 · 13 Oct 2022 at 17:20

LiE said:
Maybe, but bigger it risks looking like a phone strapped to the wrist.

They should have made 2 sizes. Probably will next gen.

esoteric · 13 Oct 2022 at 17:52

I turned the watch on by what I thought was a press hold button like a phone, however the same process doesn't turn it off and I don't have time to play with it right now or set it up.

djcj · 13 Oct 2022 at 18:09

I'm a bit confused by the face unlock. It seems to work and unlock the phone, bit I have to touch a padlock on the screen to confirm it. The padlock is positioned right where the fingerprint sensor would normally be, so if I have to touch the screen there, I don't get the point of face unlock, I may as well just use fingerprint. Is there anyway for the face unlock to just take you straight into the phone?

Funky-Melon · 13 Oct 2022 at 18:12

Soooooooo many pixel watches on eBay

ToughTake · 13 Oct 2022 at 18:13

djcj said:
I'm a bit confused by the face unlock. It seems to work and unlock the phone, bit I have to touch a padlock on the screen to confirm it. The padlock is positioned right where the fingerprint sensor would normally be, so if I have to touch the screen there, I don't get the point of face unlock, I may as well just use fingerprint. Is there anyway for the face unlock to just take you straight into the phone?

I believe there is a setting so that it fully opens on face unlock.

the_dead_parrot · 13 Oct 2022 at 18:14

djcj said:
I'm a bit confused by the face unlock. It seems to work and unlock the phone, bit I have to touch a padlock on the screen to confirm it. The padlock is positioned right where the fingerprint sensor would normally be, so if I have to touch the screen there, I don't get the point of face unlock, I may as well just use fingerprint. Is there anyway for the face unlock to just take you straight into the phone?

Go to Security>Face & Fingerprint Unlock>Face Unlock>Skip Lock Screen

Shuggles · 13 Oct 2022 at 18:15

ToughTake said:
Anyone in the UK who ordered direct with Google received theirs yet?

I ordered on the 8th but it is still showing not yet dispatched, for both the 7 Pro and Watch.

Yes got mine this morning at 9am and the wife's is arriving tomorrow. Both ordered on the 7th.

ToughTake · 13 Oct 2022 at 18:16

Shuggles said:
Yes got mine this morning at 9am and the wife's is arriving tomorrow. Both ordered on the 7th.

Thanks - When did your status change from not yet dispatched compared to receiving it?

LiE · 13 Oct 2022 at 18:25

Funky-Melon said:
Soooooooo many pixel watches on eBay

I can’t see them selling for much on here or eBay. People who want one probably got it with their phone already.

Rimsy · 13 Oct 2022 at 18:31

Scope said:
Whats the best process to move apps/data/etc from 1 Android (Samsung in my case) to Pixel 7?

The cable transfer option at setup worked really well for me (from my pixel 5)

Cadder · 13 Oct 2022 at 18:34

Just setting my P7 Pro up now. Wondering whether to make a fresh Google account..
The Bellroy case is awful, I don't like it at all. The watch doesn't look too bad - I'll upload pics next to my GT2 shortly.

What are the best cases for P7 Pro?

ahenners · 13 Oct 2022 at 18:42

Cadder said:
Just setting my P7 Pro up now. Wondering whether to make a fresh Google account..
The Bellroy case is awful, I don't like it at all. The watch doesn't look too bad - I'll upload pics next to my GT2 shortly.

What are the best cases for P7 Pro?

Always been a big fan of Spigen cases and went for rugged Armour. They do thinner/thicker/clear ones to suit preferences. The fit and durability is spot on. Had the same on previous phones.

Rimsy · 13 Oct 2022 at 18:44

Cadder said:
Just setting my P7 Pro up now. Wondering whether to make a fresh Google account..
The Bellroy case is awful, I don't like it at all. The watch doesn't look too bad - I'll upload pics next to my GT2 shortly.

What are the best cases for P7 Pro?

I've got the Spigen slim one - seems fine. Looking forward to seeing the watch comparison photo- I've got a gt2 as well and in all honesty think it's a little bit too big if anything so interested in the pixel watch

Cadder · 13 Oct 2022 at 18:53

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Scope · 13 Oct 2022 at 19:01

My phone keeps dropping off the 5ghz wifi every few minutes, then connects again.. anybody else seeing this?

I'm also unable to register my Barclays App on the phone..

xb8browney · 13 Oct 2022 at 19:03

I can't seem to find the Google one VPN option? I was under the impression is came with the 7 regardless of what Google one tier you have.

djcj · 13 Oct 2022 at 19:28

xb8browney said:
I can't seem to find the Google one VPN option? I was under the impression is came with the 7 regardless of what Google one tier you have.

It said coming soon on the launch video.

LiE · 13 Oct 2022 at 19:28

xb8browney said:
I can't seem to find the Google one VPN option? I was under the impression is came with the 7 regardless of what Google one tier you have.

Did you look in the Google One app?

The VPN service, which is an added perk for those on the 2TB (and above) storage plan, encourages users to shield their web activity, especially when on unprotected networks.

Connection is available by a single tap within the Google One app and can also be accessed within the Quick Settings within Android for even faster access.