Android Central has published a revisited review of the Pixel and Pixel XL, and state that the device is the best Android phone you can purchase in early 2017.
This week we saw Google release the Android 7.1.2 public beta for a number of Pixel and Nexus device. If you aren't willing to wait until the OTA update though, you can download the factory images directly from Google for the Pixel C, Pixel, Pixel XL and Nexus Player.
Google previously announced they would be doing quarterly MR updates for Nougat and now they're beta testing the first one. You can enroll your supported device via the Android Beta Program, and it is made available for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, and Pixel C.
Google made headlines for weeks after the launch of the Pixel phone thanks to the amazing photos the device takes. Since these are sourced from Sony, other phones should be capable of the same (with as good or better post processing) and the BlackBerry Mercury phone is rumored to use the same...
David from Android Police says he feels his Pixel phone isn't charging as fast as it used to. He admits this is anecdotal, and doesn't have stats to back things up, but wonders if anyone else has been experiencing the same thing.
Industry insiders in India suggest Google is having a rough go at moving Pixel units, with some believing they've only moved anywhere between 10,000 to 30,000 units in the country. The struggles are being pinned on high costs and tough competition.
It's difficult to get your hands on the 128GB Pixel XL right now and Amazon seems to know this. While other sellers are charging less for this variant, the actual Amazon.com seller profile has this model listed for over $1,500.
Google has a history of launching smartphones poorly, and ending up with way less inventory than they actually need. This usually levels out after a month or two, but The Verge points out that Google hasn't had the 128GB Pixel XL in stock (long enough for a data mining website to recognize it)...
Back in October, LifeProof announced they would be launching a water resistant case for both the Pixel and Pixel XL, but they didn't reveal a launch date at the time. These case are now available in the Google Store for $90 each.
Google launched the Pixel phones with a big marketing budget, but spending has seemingly leveled out. However, a new report from Wave7 Research says the demand for Google's first phones are still high in Verizon Wireless stores.
When attempting to transfer files from your MacBook to the Pixel or Pixel XL, users have stated there are issues with the files not being transferred. It seems that the issue stems from Google's Android File Transfer app which hasn't been updated since 2012.
HTC's latest flagship device the U Ultra was just announced today and Joe from Phandroid takes a look at how the device stacks up against the competition, including the LG V20, Pixel XL, and iPhone 7 Plus.
With the release of January's security bulletin, Google has also released the factory images and OTA images for a number of Pixel and Nexus devices. If you own the Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Pixel C, Pixel or Pixel XL, then you can manually grab the new update right now.
According to some new Pixel owners, they're seeing extreme shipping and delivery times for their new purchases that haven't yet shipped. While most cases appear related to Verizon, there are some issues with the Play Store as well.
There have been reports from Nexus 6P and Pixel owners that their phones are shutting down with 20% battery life left (or more). Someone on Reddit explains that this could actually be from their phone being too cold during the winter season.
Last week it was reported that the Nexus 6P had a battery issues that was causing the phone to be shut down even when it had 30% of its battery left. Now, we're starting to see reports from Google Pixel owners who say they're experiencing the same thing.
Verizon is already preparing to release the next Android security update, and that should be available next week. The update is said to start rolling out on January 3rd, and it will come with the build number NMF26U.
iFixit has published its report on which devices are the most repairable, and shares that the LG G5 is the best option, with the Pixel and Pixel XL coming in 2nd place.
Someone on Reddit discovered that Sprint will give you up to $325 in credit if you activate a Pixel phone with them. The thing is, this promotion is not advertised, and you have to ask nicely.
Digital Photography Review just published their in-depth review of the camera on the Google Pixel XL, and they were quite impressed with it.
The Good
- Class leading image detail across the ISO range
- Noise well-controlled at higher ISOs
- Very good dynamic range
- Fast and accurate AF in...
Google has acknowledged there is an audio issue with the Pixel and Pixel XL, but has yet to give any information about it. However, someone on Reddit noticed that using the WETA ROM will fix the problem. This leads people to think it is a software issue that could be fixed in a future update.
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