Google Pixel 8/8 Pro & Pixel Watch 2

[_Jimlad_]

Does anyone use the Google VPN?

I've never used it, but keep meaning to!

 

[jrodga2k5]

Does anyone use the Google VPN?

I did have a look at it as it comes with Google One, to be fair it works, is fast enough but is limited. You won't be changing countries on it (from what I've experienced) as it essentially acts as a local VPN to protect your IP. So if you're in the UK you'll still be showing as a UK location.

 

[robj20]

I did some VPN tests and they all say it leaks DNS, not even 100% sure that's a bad thing. When I check the IP it always shows as Google so at least it hides your IP.

 

[robj20]

Just had the November update. Already seems to have fixed an issue I was having with icons.

 

[Sp00n]

Battery life has tanked for me this week, today I'm barely at 3hrs SOT and down to 28% battery, phone has also been feeling warm, performing worse than my 3 year old 5.

Haven't left the house so wifi all day, very strange.

 

[michty_me]

Battery life has tanked for me this week, today I'm barely at 3hrs SOT and down to 28% battery, phone has also been feeling warm, performing worse than my 3 year old 5.

Haven't left the house so wifi all day, very strange.

Try a reboot.

 

[bastic]

buds pro on rainforrest are down to £124

 

[Camalot]

Managed over 8hrs SOT for the first time, battery seems to be improving.

Phone is also very smooth now, no scroll lag.

Working well with the watch, getting at least 2days usage.

Happy user !

 

[BMox81]

The Pixel Launcher prepares a toggle to let you turn off the 'At a Glance' widget

The Pixel Launcher is adding support for turning off the At a Glance widget, as has been discovered in the latest Android 14 beta.

9to5google.com

 

[here2018]

The Pixel Launcher prepares a toggle to let you turn off the 'At a Glance' widget

The Pixel Launcher is adding support for turning off the At a Glance widget, as has been discovered in the latest Android 14 beta.

9to5google.com

Need to be able to remove that stupid search bar as well.

I have never used it.

 

[Sp00n]

Try a reboot.

This seemed to improve it yesterday, ridiculous really why am I having to reboot my phone to sort this.

I've also turned off 5g for good measure, will see how that fares next time im out and about.

 

[kona786]

This seemed to improve it yesterday, ridiculous really why am I having to reboot my phone to sort this.

I've also turned off 5g for good measure, will see how that fares next time im out and about.

Could well be a rogue app. What's the battery stats say.

 

[Sp00n]

Can't see the stats for yesterday now but nothing stood out when I checked it at the time, just the usual apps I use.

 

[throwaway4372]

Need to be able to remove that stupid search bar as well.

I have never used it.

wow, didn't know that search bar was forced.
was considering pixel to avoid samsung pushing their crap, but maybe the grass isn't greener after all.

 

[Freefaller]

So my screen is already quite scratched. *I know I know* "you should have got a screen protector...". Nah, I don't like them, and to be honest I can look past the scratches. The point was that compared to my 6 Pro which took a good few months before any blemishes appeared, this one seems to be more prone to scratching. It's not a big deal really, doesn't bother me, just like a scratch on my car, I can ignore it. This is more of an observation, the screen seems less resilient to me. My behaviours have been no different to normal.

 

[Freefaller]

Need to be able to remove that stupid search bar as well.

I have never used it.

Oh wow, I use it to launch my apps or search for stuff. I use it every day multiple times!

 

[kona786]

So my screen is already quite scratched. *I know I know* "you should have got a screen protector...". Nah, I don't like them, and to be honest I can look past the scratches. The point was that compared to my 6 Pro which took a good few months before any blemishes appeared, this one seems to be more prone to scratching. It's not a big deal really, doesn't bother me, just like a scratch on my car, I can ignore it. This is more of an observation, the screen seems less resilient to me. My behaviours have been no different to normal.

Could well just be bad luck. Mine is still fine and so was my 6 Pro.

 

[Begbie]

So my screen is already quite scratched. *I know I know* "you should have got a screen protector...". Nah, I don't like them, and to be honest I can look past the scratches. The point was that compared to my 6 Pro which took a good few months before any blemishes appeared, this one seems to be more prone to scratching. It's not a big deal really, doesn't bother me, just like a scratch on my car, I can ignore it. This is more of an observation, the screen seems less resilient to me. My behaviours have been no different to normal.

I can't see any on mine and I've used it hiking (which it got so soaked I got a can't use USB warning) and of course got muddy with fingers etc. also used it for mtb which pockets always get full of crap.

Might be worth reporting, it does advertise as almost scratch proof!

 

[Freefaller]

Could well just be bad luck. Mine is still fine and so was my 6 Pro.

I'm not careful with mine to be fair. I chuck it here there and everywhere. But this phone just seems to have suffered scars far more quickly than my last one!

That said I'm relatively careful about not scratching it.

 

[AndyCr15]

I see (from HUKD) that the Pixel 8 can now be had for £506. I was really tempted by the slightly smaller device (than current Pixel 6) and brighter screen, but tbh I was kinda after the new photo features, which I think are Pro only, right? I think I'll sit tight on my 6 for now There's just not enough new to tempt me.