Google Pixel 8/8 Pro & Pixel Watch 2

Functionally once set up it works just like a physical sim. You can choose which sim is default for calling/sms/mobile data or you can set it to ask which one you want to call from every time. From memory it does say which network/sim the incoming call is coming from.
 
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Dirk Diggler said:
Why would anyone want an esim? I know there must be an advantage of some sort but I'm [probably embarrassingly] not seeing it.
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In this case it's the only way to do dual SIM. Otherwise I'd have physical Sims.

EDIT: Without the need for physical distribution, new contracts could be set up without having to wait for the sim to arrive. Also, you don't have the cost/physical waste/associated paper documentation etc. of having to make and distribute a physical sim, but that's of more interest to the providers than the customer.
 
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Kill_Phil said:
How's the pixel buds pro? Got some earfun buds atm and wondered if worth the expense to go all out google
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I like them and they're my go to buds out of the many I have. Sounds great, ANC is also great and the touch control are super responsive and accurate.

Going rate is 100quid on ebay.
 
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I did find it a bit of a flaff moving my esim from pixel 5 to pixel 8. It was not quite as straightforward as I thought. Would have been much easier to take said sim out of old phone and insert it.

I am sure simcards will be a thing of the past in a few years.
 
robj20 said:
They're convenient for sure. They're low range though if you ask me they don't even support decent codecs.
I'll stick to my wired for quality.
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Yeah can't be bothered with the hassle of wired. Not sure whether they would be a big improvement on my current pair but sounds like the gestures would at least be
 
Kill_Phil said:
Yeah can't be bothered with the hassle of wired. Not sure whether they would be a big improvement on my current pair but sounds like the gestures would at least be
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The gestures bugged me I turned it all off every time I touched then to move them a bit out did something I didn't want it to.

I'm lucky my wired are also my good wireless as well, lol. I use the Pixel Buds when I don't want to risk losing my others.
 
robj20 said:
The gestures bugged me I turned it all off every time I touched then to move them a bit out did something I didn't want it to.

I'm lucky my wired are also my good wireless as well, lol. I use the Pixel Buds when I don't want to risk losing my others.
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What are they out of interest
 
here2018 said:
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.
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Agreed, I thought I'd been a bit underwhelmed moving form a 7Pro to the 8Pro but its actually a decent upgrade, factor what I got for the phone watch it wasn't too bad of an upgrade.
 
Took the plunge, got an exceptional deal on the Pixel 8 256Gb (other half through work got it at 50% off so couldn't resist !) its coming at the weekend to replace my still excellent Pixel 5 (my son will inherit the 5, his Pixel 2 is really starting to show its age). I was really torn between the 8 and 8 pro but for me the size of the 8 edged it, hopefully it will be just like my 5 but just betterer :D
 
I've just randomly checked the play store for app updates. And interestingly one update is for the Pixel Camera. I like how camera updates can be done through the store and not via OTA.
 
Had it a week now and I'm happy with it, no sign of any specific overheating issues with my usage, getting around 4.5hrs SOT and 40% left at the end of the day so thats nice.

I had picked up a Spigen slim fit case which felt anything but slim, the raised lip made it feel chunkier than it actually is perhaps. Swapped it out for an X-Level guardian and it feels a lot nicer in hand.

Nova seems buggy on it but it looks like I am not the only one: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/296108449?pli=1

120hz (forced on) is really nice but no doubt it'll rinse the battery so I will keep that off.

Camera is the standout upgrade though, perfect as I am taking more pics now of my new little one!
 
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Prices starting to fall already...

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