Google Pixel 7/7 Pro & Pixel Watch

OnePlus 7 Pro has finally been shelved. Great phone and still my favourite but moved on to the newer 7 Pro. Only picked it up this afternoon but liking it so far, will see how I go.
 
What an update the December build is:

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Google releases its biggest Pixel feature drop yet, and it includes the Pixel Watch

It's not just the phones getting some new toys to play with. Today is the first Monday of the month, and that means it's time for Google to release its...
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Updated my 7 Pro last night.

  • *[1] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
  • *[2] Included on Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
  • *[3] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a
  • *[4] Included on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
Apps

  • Fix for issue causing text input to certain fields in the Phone app to display in a darker color
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing playback errors when seeking through video content in certain apps
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing text messages from restoring from cloud backups during device setup
  • General improvements for background performance in certain Google apps
Audio

  • General improvements for USB audio support for various cables or accessories *[1]
  • General improvements to support various audio codecs with certain devices or accessories *[4]
Battery & Charging

  • Battery usage in Settings displays information since last full charge (up to 7 days)
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing device to power off while Battery Share is active *[4]
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing higher battery usage during media playback with certain apps *[2]
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing Adaptive charging from working in certain conditions *[2]
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing wireless charging from working with certain accessories *[2]
  • General improvements for charging, battery usage or thermal performance in certain conditions *[1]
Biometrics

  • Fix for issue occasionally causing audio to skip when played over certain Bluetooth devices or accessories *[2]
  • Fix for issue occasionally delaying when the fingerprint icon is displayed on the lock screen *[1]
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing fingerprint sensor from detecting touch while always-on display is active *[3]
  • Fix for issue where fingerprint enrollment may occasionally display visual glitches in certain conditions *[1]
  • Improvements for face unlock lock screen helper text shown in certain conditions *[2]
Bluetooth

  • Fix for issue causing music playback to continue without audible sound after ending a call while using certain Bluetooth accessories *[2]
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing audio to skip when played over certain Bluetooth devices or accessories *[2]
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing audio switching between connected Bluetooth devices in certain conditions
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing Bluetooth Low Energy devices from displaying a device name during pairing
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing connection to car head units using older Bluetooth versions
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing discovery of certain Bluetooth devices or accessories
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing previously paired Bluetooth devices from reconnecting
  • General improvements for Bluetooth stability and performance in certain conditions
Camera

  • Fix for issue occasionally causing Camera app to crash while zoomed in or switching modes *[2]
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing viewfinder preview to display a blank screen *[2]
  • Fix for issue where video that is recorded while switching between camera modes occasionally shows gaps in playback *[2]
  • General improvements for camera stability and performance in certain conditions
Display & Graphics

  • Fix for issue occasionally causing screen to flicker when waking from always-on display
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing visual artifacts or glitches while using certain apps or games *[3]
Framework

  • Fix for issue occasionally causing notifications to display in a different color theme from the system
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing the wrong character to display after a new line in certain apps or UI elements
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing Work Profile app notifications to appear even if Work Profile is paused
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing certain apps to rotate to landscape orientation
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing keyboard from being dismissed while using certain apps
Sensors

  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing “tap to wake” or “lift to wake” from working in certain conditions *[1]
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing Adaptive brightness from activating in certain conditions
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing Quick Tap from triggering app or system shortcuts in certain conditions
  • Fix to improve Adaptive brightness transitions during phone calls in certain conditions *[1]
  • General improvements for proximity sensor performance under certain lighting conditions *[1]
System

  • General improvements for system stability and performance in certain conditions
  • General improvements to optimize device thermal performance in certain conditions or use cases *[1]
Telephony

  • Fix for issue causing reduced network or call stability under certain conditions *[2]
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing network SIM cards from activating in certain conditions *[3]
  • General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions
  • General improvements for network connectivity after toggling airplane mode off
  • General improvements for switching between 3G to 4G on certain carrier networks
  • General improvements for VPN connection stability and performance on mobile networks under certain conditions
  • General improvements for Wi-Fi calling stability and performance for certain carriers or networks
  • Improve dual SIM network connectivity in certain conditions *[3]
  • Improve RCS messaging stability under certain conditions *[2]
Touch

  • General improvements for touch response and performance in certain conditions *[1]
User Interface

  • Change for home screen search bar behavior to open the Google app when tapping the G logo
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing “Pause work apps” button display over app drawer or in the wrong position
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing certain Settings toggles to appear disabled, or set to the wrong state
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing device color theme to change unexpectedly
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen app icons to appear duplicated after adjusting grid size
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing home screen widgets or icons to appear small or scaled down in certain conditions
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing media player controls to appear invisible or hidden in notification shade
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing notification overflow dot to overlay app icons on lock screen
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing notifications to disappear or appear invisible in notification shade
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing screenshot captures to fail in certain conditions
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing suggested apps in Search to overlap or display over results
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing text to appear incorrectly cutoff or truncated at different font sizes
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing UI to reset after adjusting display resolution
  • Fix for issue occasionally causing wallpaper to appear black or empty in certain conditions
  • Fix for issue occasionally enabling touch interaction during the lock screen transition after screen is turned off
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing media player album art from updating when content changes
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing media player controls from displaying on lock screen
  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing screen to appear blank or frozen after launching certain apps
  • Fix for issue where incoming notifications would occasionally display over others listed in the notification shade
  • Fix to improve responsiveness of At A Glance home and lock screen widget for certain conditions or use cases
  • Fix to improve spacing for certain UI modals in device setup and Settings
  • General improvements for performance in certain UI transitions and animations
Wi-Fi

  • Fix for issue occasionally preventing hotspot from turning on in certain conditions *[1]
  • General improvements for Wi-Fi network connection stability & performance in certain conditions *[1]
 
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Just updated.

The time these updates take me is astonishing....
It's honestly 2h.. of installation and optimization
 
Umm ok?
It's still 2h. If you watch it or not.
I don't see the humour of it. I assume that was humour...
 
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But the fact you keep using your phone as normal while it goes on means we don't see the issue in it either :) You were posting like it's a problem I guess... ?
 
im posting to see if 2h is normal or is there something wrong with my phone?
But i guess you wouldn't know if you dont give it any attention at all.
 
Anyone with a Pixel Watch care to comment on the sound quality? Mine sounds awful, like it has water stuck in it or something. Has been like it since day 1. Thought it was calls only but just asked Google a question and she sounded scratchy too.
 
Cadder said:
Anyone with a Pixel Watch care to comment on the sound quality? Mine sounds awful, like it has water stuck in it or something. Has been like it since day 1. Thought it was calls only but just asked Google a question and she sounded scratchy too.
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It seems to be a bug that goes full volume on calls. If you manually lower the volume off max while on a call its becomes fine.
 
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Efour said:
im posting to see if 2h is normal or is there something wrong with my phone?
But i guess you wouldn't know if you dont give it any attention at all.
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Oh, sorry, there was no question, just a statement that seemed like a moan.

But you're right, I couldn't tell you. Honestly, I would have said it took minutes as I just got a notification about rebooting for an update... I looked in settings later to see and it was done.
 
What app do people use for step tracking? I always used Samsung health as I owned Samsung phones but not sure what to use now.

I have a P7P (not using the watch)
 
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From a p20 pro to a pixel 7 pro
I laugh when I see the p20 now.

I wasn't sure, still not convinced, this phones worth it at full price but if you get a discount it's a no brainer.
 
Efour said:
From a p20 pro to a pixel 7 pro
I laugh when I see the p20 now.

I wasn't sure, still not convinced, this phones worth it at full price but if you get a discount it's a no brainer.
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100% agree and same boat.
I had p20 pro since Oct 2018, still worked fine but wasnt lasting full day. Decided to upgrade whilst I set up a new business and went for the P7 Pro for future proofing side of things and hoping it lasts a similar amount of time.
I didnt think the improvements would be so big, very glad I went with the pro and upgraded now.
Dont get me wrong, lot of love and respect for the p20 pro and this is how I felt when I moved to that phone, no regret and just a lot of happiness.
I paid full price and dont feel ripped off, but if oyu can add discount codes on top, you're a lucky devil ;)
 
Got a Pixel 7 pro as part of my EE retention deal, it arrived today but I'm frustrated already setting it up.

I expected it to arrive with no plug, but it doesn't seem to like any of the ones I already have so I can't even charge the thing. The type c to type c cable and adapter do nothing for me either, do I need an official plug/cable or something?
 
The adaptor is just for transferring settings and things from another phone nothing to do with charging.
No you shouldn't need any specific charger for it to charge - sounds a bit odd
 
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