Google Pixel 7/7 Pro & Pixel Watch

w1lliam · 2 Oct 2022 at 10:52

here2018 said:
No.
I got the 6 Pro on release day & used it until I got the galaxy S22 Ultra & haven't used it since.

I don't think Pixels are all that anymore. My S22 Ultra does way more & gets regular updates too.

I'll keep the 6 Pro but have no interest in the 7 Pro at all.

kona786 said:
I echo opposite.

Ditched the S22U for the 6 Pro and wouldn't go back.

Ditched the 6 Pro for a Fold 4.

BMox81 · 2 Oct 2022 at 15:59

Cadder · 2 Oct 2022 at 16:20

Face unlock, nice

V_R · 2 Oct 2022 at 17:23

Cadder said:
Face unlock, nice

Worth the upgrade tbh.

tom_e · 2 Oct 2022 at 18:23

Is it proper face unlock or the unsecure version that can't be used for anything good?

kona786 · 2 Oct 2022 at 19:15

tom_e said:
Is it proper face unlock or the unsecure version that can't be used for anything good?

It's secure enough to unlock the phone. Nothng more as there's a FPS.

Cadder · 2 Oct 2022 at 21:15

Are there secure and insecure variants of face unlock?

Edit: is it to do with one being a camera that matches even 2D images (ie photos) to your face, while the other is laser beams scanning your bone structure?

kona786 · 2 Oct 2022 at 23:25

Cadder said:
Are there secure and insecure variants of face unlock?

Edit: is it to do with one being a camera that matches even 2D images (ie photos) to your face, while the other is laser beams scanning your bone structure?

Yes you have the iPhone/Huawei/Pixel 4 style secure unlock for banks etc with a big notch.

Then your more basic Samsung and many other OEMs that just use the front facing camera scan.

kona786 · 2 Oct 2022 at 23:50

BMox81 said:

Hold up here. Just noticed this is a 5X zoom and a 48MP sensor. So this is all new.

Plus macro mode so autofocus now on the ultrawide?

BMox81 · 3 Oct 2022 at 09:28

Another Pixel Watch leak shows off bands and charger included in the box, 24-hour battery

Another Pixel Watch leak confirms the use of a magnetic USB-C charger, as well as confirming 24-hour battery life yet again.

9to5google.com

I know people will have issues with the bezels but I think it’s a very nice looking watch.

Shuggles · 3 Oct 2022 at 10:28

24 hour battery on the watch? What am i missing here isn't that really poor

My GT2 Pro lasts two weeks between charges.

Rimsy · 3 Oct 2022 at 11:30

Shuggles said:
24 hour battery on the watch? What am i missing here isn't that really poor

My GT2 Pro lasts two weeks between charges.

Yes it's crap but apple have set the precedent on what's deemed acceptable for watch battery life sadly.

Cadder · 3 Oct 2022 at 11:48

Ah that watch battery life sucks. I've also been spoiled with the GT2 in terms of what to expect. It's been a few days since I last charged it and it's currently on 74%.

24 hour... Ugh. I guess it doesn't do sleep tracking then?

tom_e · 3 Oct 2022 at 11:57

Cadder said:
24 hour... Ugh. I guess it doesn't do sleep tracking then?

It will do but you've just got to find a time to stick it on charge in the day. This was one of the reasons I went with the Galaxy watch 5 pro, the battery gets about 2-3 days which means there's always enough juice if I drop it on to charge when I'm in the shower or something for it to live through the night.

Cadder · 3 Oct 2022 at 13:54

tom_e said:
It will do but you've just got to find a time to stick it on charge in the day. This was one of the reasons I went with the Galaxy watch 5 pro, the battery gets about 2-3 days which means there's always enough juice if I drop it on to charge when I'm in the shower or something for it to live through the night.

2-3 days isn't bad. I'll have to look that one up - is it Wear OS? Hopefully there aren't any wasted features. The draw to Google Watch for me is that it would go really well with the Pixel 7 Pro and not have wasted apps/bloatware/incompatibilities.

ginger_pat · 3 Oct 2022 at 14:00

I hope the Pixel Watch will support older models lie everything else on WearOS. I have a Pixel 2 and to be honest 90% of what I do could be done with a Watch, I hope the 2 will work together!

bm_999 · 3 Oct 2022 at 19:04

Never got into the pixel hype really
Maybe I'm too stuck with samsung lol or just a tight git haha

Saying that though if the prices for the watch are true, wayy to highhh

tom_e · 3 Oct 2022 at 19:19

Cadder said:
2-3 days isn't bad. I'll have to look that one up - is it Wear OS? Hopefully there aren't any wasted features. The draw to Google Watch for me is that it would go really well with the Pixel 7 Pro and not have wasted apps/bloatware/incompatibilities.

Yep Wear OS. The only drawback to running it on a non Samsung phone is you lose blood pressure measuring I think.

unwashed potato! · 3 Oct 2022 at 20:33

bm_999 said:
Maybe I'm too stuck with samsung lol or just a tight git haha

isn't that an oxymoron?

Silly Goose On The Loose · 3 Oct 2022 at 22:14

So is it Apple-style Face ID or not?

Google Pixel 7/7 Pro & Pixel Watch

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