**** The Official Google Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL Thread ****

[michty_me]

For anyone interested in my first impressions of the newly arrived Pixel Buds, I posted my comment just now to the Pixel Bud headphone comment section in the same Mobile Phone section you are currently in.

First impressions: very positive. The sound quality is excellent. The fit in the ear is really snug. The Google Assistant feature works really well with Bluetooth. The set up and Pairing process was a breeze. The Google Translate feature with the language translated returning back through the Pixel Buds is amazing. The notifications work well, which you can switch on and off if you want to skip them. The touch control features are intuitive.

Happy to answer any questions. I see them as an excellent £ 159 stocking-stuffer and plan to get a Black Pixel Bud for a family member.

Seems the opposite of every review I've read. Feel free to put them in my stocking though. I can't see many splashing out £159 for those ear buds.

 

[tom_e]

You like them...Well there's a surprise

 

[sesevans]

Seems the opposite of every review I've read. Feel free to put them in my stocking though. I can't see many splashing out £159 for those ear buds.

"I can't see many splashing out £159 for those ear buds."

You mean the ones that are now "Out of Stock" on the Google Play Store? Like hens-teeth at the moment.

So I plan to put a pair of virtual Clearly White Pixel Buds in your stocking. Be sure to look for them next to the AR Sticker.

 

[chanjy]

Yeah yeah out of stock because they haven't made many! Just like the Pixel XL was out of stock for the whole of last year but it's hardly the most popular phone on the market is it now?

Also £159 stocking fillers, yes please

 

[Dirk Diggler]

It's like listening to a Koala Bear deliver his critique of eucalyptus leaves.

 

[FishLicker]

My battery is the same on 8.1. One thing I have noticed is that occasionally the screen takes a few seconds to wake up. This didn't happen in 8.0. Anyone else notice this. It just happens now and again.

 

[michty_me]

I upgraded my SIM only plan on EE (Massive thanks to Jimlad for the code) and it has activated WiFi calling on my Google bought Pixel 2 which I wasn't expected. Normally that feature is reserved for EE bought handsets only.

 

[xb8browney]

Anyone have any idea why you can't benefit from 4G+ on EE. For example on my s8+ I could and could achieve speeds of 160+

 

[chanjy]

Anyone have any idea why you can't benefit from 4G+ on EE. For example on my s8+ I could and could achieve speeds of 160+

Same SoC so I guess it must be the network configuration not allowing it?

 

[AndyCr15]

Normally that feature is reserved for EE bought handsets only.

My last two or three phones have had this (didn't get them from EE). I think it's just baked into Android now.

 

[unwashed potato!]

It's like listening to a Koala Bear deliver his critique of eucalyptus leaves.

 

[kona786]

Google have dropped their prices by £100 for the XL models.

Keep the good ideas coming Google.

 

[V_R]

Even though I knew they would, that annoys me.

 

[Dirk Diggler]

Google have dropped their prices by £100 for the XL models.

Keep the good ideas coming Google.

Discounted so soon, wow. That's a kick in the teeth to those who have just bought one and surely an indication of poor sales?

 

[xb8browney]

I bought mine on Monday, lucky carphone have a 14 day price promise and they gave me £100 back.

 

[michty_me]

One thing I have noticed is a slight buzzing/rapid clicking sound coming from the ear piece when on a call. It seems to be more apparent when it is on a WiFi call though.

 

[LiE]

One thing I have noticed is a slight buzzing/rapid clicking sound coming from the ear piece when on a call. It seems to be more apparent when it is on a WiFi call though.

8.1 fixes the clicking, a further update is coming for the buzzing.

 

[michty_me]

8.1 fixes the clicking, a further update is coming for the buzzing.

Ah OK, Thank you. I thought that it was just the one issue and it was meant to be resolved with 8.1. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[jamoor]

Google have dropped their prices by £100 for the XL models.

Keep the good ideas coming Google.

Indeed, say what you want about apple but they never do this.

 

[chanjy]

Tempted to go 2 XL now... free Mini still as well. Returned my original Pixel 2 because of random boot loops but I did love the camera and the bare Android experience.