I only really checked off the back of a Reddit post. I'll maybe go through all the apps and restrict ones I don't use often. So far, None have really caused issue apart from YouTube.
Google Pixel 8/8 Pro & Pixel Watch 2
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For anyone else having to do the redemption for the watch or buds via the Google rewards site, is it also an absolutely abysmal process for you too? Took ages to get everything submitted, and now it's coming back and asking to upload invoice and IMEI proof again! Fairly frustrating, as I'm sure it wasn't this rough with the P7 reward redemption site last year.
I'm not surprised. I know someone who got 2 watches and 1 set of buds out of 1 purchase last year.
Still doesn't warrant a bad redemption process though.
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They were on my 7 Pro. Mine plus a couple people at work all have hairline scratches
It was a bit of a faff, and they'd ran out of the silver/bay watches by the time I'd gone through.
Once everything was submitted it only took a few minutes to validate both proof of purchase and IMEI number.
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Hopefully finally sorted. Only logged in 7 times (going by the 2FA codes they've sent)!
Black watch incoming, hopefully.
Can't quite go fully Mr 2Phones with the iPhone 15 Pro as well, as my blood glucose monitor can only wireless link to one phone, although I _could_ manually scan it. Shocked enough that it actually works at all on first release of the Pixel 8 series though, as the blood glucose company usually are a little behind the curve. Do have to say the Pixel 8 Pro's bloody lovely, although obviously different to the fruit-themed fondle phone 15 Pro.
Over the P7 pro I'd say no. Over the OP8 there is as this is a much newer device.
For me coming from a 7 Pro, the difference is enough to warrant the upgrade.
Flat screen
2400 nits brightness
Feels better in the hands than the 7 Pro
Better camera
More controls on the camera
The overall using of the 8 Pro feels better than the 7 Pro.
If you have the cash & can get a good trade in go for it.
I don't miss my 7 pro one bit.
Battery life on the pro while not excellent is still pretty good. Gets me through the day with ease and around 6hrs screen time which is plenty.
It's not like I can't charge for 30 mins during for another 50% of charge if need be. Non issue for me.
Meanwhile the rest of the phone is just superb.
It's not like I can't charge for 30 mins during for another 50% of charge if need be. Non issue for me.
Meanwhile the rest of the phone is just superb.
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Great idea
How are you comparing the battery ?
And what do you need from a battery ? The 8 easy lasts all day and some for me.
I look at gsmarenas battery test to compare.
It might last a day now, but with battery deterioration won't in a couple of years.
I tend to travel quite a lot so really need something that will comfortably last a full day without charge, with continuous use including GPS.
Granted most occasions I'll have access to charge, plus I carry a spare battery with me just in case, but I don't think it's unreasonable to have a phone with 2 day's of battery life of normal use.
My Xperia 5ii did that when new, although now just lasts a day of normal use.
gsmarena sees the future ?
will check if htey have lotto numbers for me..
first week with 8pro , battery was not impressive, especially at work with bad reception and not that good wifi...
but now it has all settled.
am getting 5-6h of screen time
even when i get home with 50% battery left, it lasts until late evening with YT, games and internet.
no complaints at all
will check if htey have lotto numbers for me..
first week with 8pro , battery was not impressive, especially at work with bad reception and not that good wifi...
but now it has all settled.
am getting 5-6h of screen time
even when i get home with 50% battery left, it lasts until late evening with YT, games and internet.
no complaints at all
well battery is not bad at all, in line with other devices, so waiting on another phone that may or may not be better seems a bit odd.
But I want to change my phone to one with better battery...
The galaxy s23 has a better battery, inline with my Xperia 5ii when new, so would be happy with that, just thought I'd wait till the s24 comes out to either get an s23 for cheaper or get the s24 if it gives an improvement on battery life (other features I'd be happy with what the s23 provides anyway).
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Well whatever works for you. But have a look at some other reviews as phone arena for example seems to believe the pixel 8 battery is better than the s23.
Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S23: the No Pro battle
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