Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Hmmm... Anyone else have issues with the USB-C port on the Pixel XL?

Seems that some connectors are really loose, like my charging cable doesn't grip well in it and quite often my phone hasn't charged overnight because it has slipped ever so slightly out. The cable seems to go in at a very slight angle and myabe it's not gripping down at the back.

_Jimlad_ said:
I would rather 10 adapters daisy chained together than put up with the Samsung mashed up version or overlays and butchered android
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Thought the S8 was pretty stock these days.
 
V4NT0M said:
Hmmm... Anyone else have issues with the USB-C port on the Pixel XL?

Seems that some connectors are really loose, like my charging cable doesn't grip well in it and quite often my phone hasn't charged overnight because it has slipped ever so slightly out. The cable seems to go in at a very slight angle and myabe it's not gripping down at the back.

Thought the S8 was pretty stock these days.
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I have had no issues with the USB-C port on my XL. It seems stronger and a better quality build than on previous Nexus devices. The grip is superb. On previous Nexus devices, I recall how flimsy the cable and its connection was and I recall having the kind of issue you describle. In fact my wife still uses a Nexus 6 and has to connect the charger in at a certain angle to get it to work. I expect to get the Pixel 2 XL and pass my Pixel XL to my wife.
 
_Jimlad_ said:
anyone got the OTA update yet ?
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Got it on Monday evening, possibly yesterday morning (I have a **** memory!) - the battery didn't last a day though yesterday, had to put it on charge when I got home, and I didn't even use it intensively - noticed that bluetooth and DNS66 used about 30% of the battery between them; even though I didn't even use bluetooth.

Turned off bluetooth today and installed Greenify (non rooted features) - battery is doing much better today.

Still trying to get used to the new menus :D Pixel here btw.
 
5th October launch date! 43 days!

According to two rumours that dropped this morning from @evleaks, both Pixel 2s are set to be unveiled on 5th October and both are expected to be powered by the unreleased Snapdragon 836 processor.

I believe 5 October 2018 to be exactly one year after the first Pixels were released. Moreover, just like the Snapdragon 821 on the original Pixels were a slight improvement over the then dominant Snapdragon 820s on say Samsungs, the 836 is expected to be a slight improvement over the new 835 used in the Samsung Note 8. The 836 SOC is expected to have slightly higher maximum speeds for both GPU and CPU and slight improvements in battery life over the 835 SOC.

I expect that after the limited availability problems with the first Pixel, esp the Pixel XL, Google will opt to arrange better supplies--ie, build more product. Some Pixel buyers had to wait many weeks to get their new phones. A major ad campaign is surely likely. The exclusive with EE in the UK (and support from Carphone) probably did not help either. And keep in mind that if other rumours are true, Google will be releasing a lot of hardware this Fall. Beyond the Pixel 2s, we expect a new miniature Google Home, a new Pixel Chromebook and Google Assistant-powered Bluetooth enabled headphones.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...xl-will-debut-october-5th-snapdragon-836-tow/
 
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Chuk_Chuk said:
Is true that they are removing the headphone jacks from this?
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While nothing has been confirmed by Google, it has been rumoured, yes. I have read that if Google decides to remove the 3.5 mm headphone jack, it creates a better design option for the manufacturer so that the space taken up by the jack could be used, for example, for a dual speaker. For some users, it might make more sense to have better quality sound than the jack. I am sure you are aware that Apple made a similar move away from the headphone jack already.

It has also been rumoured that Google will launch a Google Assistant-powered (presumably Bluetooth) headphone with the new Pixels. The headphone could have a button on the left earcup that could activate Google Assistant. This would open the possibility of the headphone becoming a "smart" device that could allow you to hear messages and respond by voice, etc.

Voice activated devices are expected to play a much bigger part of Google's product lineup. We already have Google Assistant built in to smartphones, it is built in to Google Home, it may be built in to the headphone, etc. Already more than 20% of all mobile Google searches are voice activated.
 
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sesevans said:
While nothing has been confirmed by Google, it has been rumoured, yes. I have read that if Google decides to remove the 3.5 inch headphone jack, it creates a better design option for the manufacturer so that the space taken up by the jack could be used, for example, for a dual speaker. For some users, it might make more sense to have better quality sound than the jack. I am sure you are aware that Apple made a similar move away from the headphone jack already.

It has also been rumoured that Google will launch a Google Assistant-powered (presumably Bluetooth) headphone with the new Pixels. The headphone could have a button on the left earcup that could activate Google Assistant. This would open the possibility of the headphone becoming a "smart" device that could allow you to hear messages and respond by voice, etc.

Voice activated devices are expected to play a much bigger part of Google's product lineup. We already have Google Assistant built in to smartphones, it is built in to Google Home, it may be built in to the headphone, etc. Already more than 20% of all Google searches are voice activated.
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Okay Google, will I need an umbrella tomorrow?
 
Chuk_Chuk said:
Is true that they are removing the headphone jacks from this?
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I saw this note today from Gartner, market research consultants about the trends in Bluetooth headsets and how they are expected to replace headphone jacks entirely:

"In 2017, 150 million Bluetooth headsets will be sold, an increase of 16.7% from 2016. Sales will increase to 206 million units in 2021, meaning Bluetooth headsets will remain the most sold wearable device through 2021. The growth in Bluetooth headsets is driven by the elimination of the headphone jack by major smartphone providers. "By 2021, we assume that almost all premium mobile phones will no longer have the 3.5mm jack," said McIntyre of Gartner."

The end of the 3.5 mm jack is nigh.
 
sesevans said:
I saw this note today from Gartner, market research consultants about the trends in Bluetooth headsets and how they are expected to replace headphone jacks entirely:

"In 2017, 150 million Bluetooth headsets will be sold, an increase of 16.7% from 2016. Sales will increase to 206 million units in 2021, meaning Bluetooth headsets will remain the most sold wearable device through 2021. The growth in Bluetooth headsets is driven by the elimination of the headphone jack by major smartphone providers. "By 2021, we assume that almost all premium mobile phones will no longer have the 3.5mm jack," said McIntyre of Gartner."

The end of the 3.5 mm jack is nigh.
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They forgot to say how many normal headphones where bought. The only reason I want bluetooth headphones is for the gym, apart from audio jacks all the way, already hate having to charge my phone everyday.

sesevans said:
While nothing has been confirmed by Google, it has been rumoured, yes. I have read that if Google decides to remove the 3.5 mm headphone jack, it creates a better design option for the manufacturer so that the space taken up by the jack could be used, for example, for a dual speaker. For some users, it might make more sense to have better quality sound than the jack. I am sure you are aware that Apple made a similar move away from the headphone jack already.

It has also been rumoured that Google will launch a Google Assistant-powered (presumably Bluetooth) headphone with the new Pixels. The headphone could have a button on the left earcup that could activate Google Assistant. This would open the possibility of the headphone becoming a "smart" device that could allow you to hear messages and respond by voice, etc.

Voice activated devices are expected to play a much bigger part of Google's product lineup. We already have Google Assistant built in to smartphones, it is built in to Google Home, it may be built in to the headphone, etc. Already more than 20% of all Google searches are voice activated.
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Don't care about Apple, i'm yet to see a good alternative to the jacks. All round terrible idea IMO.
 
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