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Google Unveils Pixel 2 Smartphone, Pixelbook, and Two New Google Home Speakers
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Might be decent quality, but that doesn't make up for the lack of a telephoto lens or lack of depth sensing capabilities.
Aside from 13 gb of music in iTunes, no. I’ve switched back and forth several times so it’s pretty quick for me. All my apps are available on Android and iOS. I’m also excited for the voice translation features for when I travel, I saw that you are curious about this as well. Has potential to be awesome. Are you also taking the plunge or sticking with iPhone?
Specs are good, standard flagship 2017.
Water resistance is same as Apple's.
Camera tricks are not copied from Apple. You might think that Apple invented everything including portrait mode, but you're wrong. Huawei did it before Apple, so you could say Apple copied camera tricks from Huawei. Plus, Google's HDR+ and EIS are quite original and spectacular.
The XL doesn't have huge bezels.
The software is just about special enough where it matters.
I don't think they're mimicking Apple at all. The Pixels look nothing like Apple's fashion tech, I'm sure on purpose - they're just tools designed to be as useful as possible, instead of socially signal how much money you're willing to throw away.
They'll sell well, particularly the XL model.
This was sarcasm right? All the "crap" of Apple you speak of and yet they manage to have software that actually works, products that last, and they do all that without spying on you. If you really think all that stuff is "the best" just wait for it to get released and the months of waiting for a fix. Just ask anyone with an Android Wear Watch, or everyone with an original Pixel still waiting on fixes since day one.
The translation feature is only mentioned in a sentence. I want to see how it works; sounds awesome. But why is it a feature of the earbuds and not the phone? That's odd.
As explained on daringfireball a couple weeks ago, the DXOmark rating system is deeply flawed. So I would probably discount the score until real world tests come through.
What 'fix' are you talking about here? I'm a Pixel 1 owner... I haven't experienced any issues with the phone at all and updates have been fairly swift. I also have an Android Wear watch (Huawei Watch). haven't experienced anything needing a 'fix'...
I have two Android Wear Watches, will surely get a third one for Christmas, I'm utterly confused as to what you're talking about. What fixes?
PS: I have the original LG G, works fine but it's square, so I got an Asus ZenWatch 3, works fine but it's already a year old
and I'm deciding between the new Fossil Diesel or the Huawei Porsche Design.
I have to check out x and pixel xl. I'm not in rush to buy one, but I do need one as my phone is barely surviving (6 plus).
However, I don't want to rush to buy anything and I'm heavily embedded to apple's eco-system as I have mac pro and
ipad pro 12.9. If Pixel xl is actually delivering what they announce, I would get it. It's the translator earbuds that made me push to their side. Although, pixel xl is ip67 and no wireless charging, I still can overlook it, but I just want to see the overall aspect of the device. It might be the first device that may break my eco-system. I noticed google is doing their eco-system like as well.
The media definitely grades Google (and other Apple competitors) on a massive curve... they’re desperate for Apple competition because it’s great for them.
Imagine if Apple released the 8 and it looked like the Pixel 2? The media and customers would have crucified Apple.
Haven't seen the full keynote yet, but some details stand out to me that Apple should take a look at:
- They can do depth-of-field effects without requiring a dual camera. Why is Apple keeping that functionality from people who prefer the smaller iPhone?
- The Google BT earphones have a little touchpad that supports taps and swipes. Something like this is sorely needed for the Airpods (the tapping is limited to one action and doesn't even work reliably).
- The earphone translation feature sounds awesome (assuming it's implemented well). Should be possible for Apple to implement as well, given that Siri already supports translation to a handful of languages.
- They can do depth-of-field effects without requiring a dual camera. Why is Apple keeping that functionality from people who prefer the smaller iPhone?
- The Google BT earphones have a little touchpad that supports taps and swipes. Something like this is sorely needed for the Airpods (the tapping is limited to one action and doesn't even work reliably).
- The earphone translation feature sounds awesome (assuming it's implemented well). Should be possible for Apple to implement as well, given that Siri already supports translation to a handful of languages.
Googelygoo perspective:------------------------vs----------------Apple fanboy perspective:
iPhone removes headphone jack-----------------------------------iPhone removes headphone jack
"AHAHAHH WTF ARE YOU KIDDING ME?"-------------------------"really prefer IP67 over the jack"
Pixel 2 removes headphone jack-----------------------------------Pixel 2 removes headphone jack
"Makes sense"....................................................................."can't they be original?"
Airpods 2 $159------------------------------------------------------Airpods 2 $159
"$159?! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA"----------------------------------"You pay for quality"
Google Pixel Buds $159---------------------------------------------Google Pixel Buds $159
"Cool!"---------------------------------------------------------------"Gee, they even copy the price"
iPhone Rose Gold----------------------------------------------------iPhone Rose Gold
"Ugly AF"-------------------------------------------------------------"Can't wait to get mine"
Pixel 2 Kinda Blue----------------------------------------------------Pixel 2 Kinda Blue
"Ohhhh nice!"------------------------------------"What were they thinking?, also more gray than blue"
The rumored coming BlushGold version of the X, if anything like what we've seen so far, looks pukey to me.
Otoh, I've always looked forward to a real mid-blue color, more of the sparkling, metallicky variety.
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Totally agree. Android fans would lose their minds if Apple released a phone as ugly and lame as this new Pixel. Instead they make excuses and go on about how it's totally cool. The double standard is ridiculous.
OMG look at the price of the HomePod. Insane and sooooo overpriced. Google releases their lamer speaker for $50 more. "Oh it's totally a fine price. Not overpriced at all."
It may go that way.... (probably not), but we all know how quick things catch on...
It was only some time ago when Google mocked Apple for removing the headphone jack,, now Google has a taste of their own medicine..
Design would probably stay with Apple as always has, but i'm open to a sway in the seas.
You'll be amazed how much you miss iMessage. I guarantee you'll want to come home to iOS within a month.