Nexus-N/Pixel XL ( 2016 )

[co.ag.2005]

I think I read that Pixel XL's are back in stock in the Google Store.

yep, looks like silver and black are available. silver only 32 GB but looks like 128 GB is available for black. probably will sell out soon

EDIT: says the black 128GB config ships in 6 - 7 weeks and 32GB ships in 2-3 weeks. 32GB silver ships in 6-7 weeks

 

[epicrayban]

yep, looks like silver and black are available. silver only 32 GB but looks like 128 GB is available for black. probably will sell out soon

EDIT: says the black 128GB config ships in 6 - 7 weeks and 32GB ships in 2-3 weeks. 32GB silver ships in 6-7 weeks

Ouch. By then, people might consider LG or Samsung.

 

[epicrayban]

So far, everybody has been requesting exactly what you'd expect. The Pixel 2 should be great.

http://www.androidauthority.com/google-seeking-input-pixel-2-750501/

Google seeking input on what to do with Pixel 2

 

[Cole Slaw]

One thing I'm curious about: Has Google ever said how long their Pixel phones will receive updates?
I believe the Nexus line were/are updated for 2 years after release.
That's not enough, though (IMO) for a phone which costs as much as an iPhone.
Anyone ever hear anything on that?

 

[MRU]

One thing I'm curious about: Has Google ever said how long their Pixel phones will receive updates?
I believe the Nexus line were/are updated for 2 years after release.
That's not enough, though (IMO) for a phone which costs as much as an iPhone.
Anyone ever hear anything on that?

I thought I read somewhere 2 years ...

 

[Radon87000]

One thing I'm curious about: Has Google ever said how long their Pixel phones will receive updates?
I believe the Nexus line were/are updated for 2 years after release.
That's not enough, though (IMO) for a phone which costs as much as an iPhone.
Anyone ever hear anything on that?

Support ends on October 2018

https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/4457705

 

[Cole Slaw]

Wow support till Oct/18 really doesn't seem like enough for such a pricey phone, I think.

 

[Roadstar]

Wow support till Oct/18 really doesn't seem like enough for such a pricey phone, I think.

Yep With that price range, I'd expect at least three years of proper support.

 

[MRU]

Well it doesn't say support ends. It just says guaranteed OS updates till October 2018. That doesn't mean there won't be any further updates after that, just that's the minimum guaranteed updates ... I would expect them to continue supporting the device for a year or two further.

 

[Roadstar]

Well it doesn't say support ends. It just says guaranteed OS updates till October 2018. That doesn't mean there won't be any further updates after that, just that's the minimum guaranteed updates ... I would expect them to continue supporting the device for a year or two further.

Good point. I'd guess they'll give at least security updates beyond the promised support, but still it would be nice to get a little better guaranteed support when paying flagship prices.

 

[tbayrgs]

Well it doesn't say support ends. It just says guaranteed OS updates till October 2018. That doesn't mean there won't be any further updates after that, just that's the minimum guaranteed updates ... I would expect them to continue supporting the device for a year or two further.

Sadly I wouldn't bet on that. Google already announced that the Nexus 6 and 9 won't be getting the 7.1.2 update, making the 7.1.1 version that came out in December their last, barely more than 2 years past their original release dates.

I release that's the Pixels are technically the first flagship 'Google phones' but when they say 2 years on their devices, historically they're generally spot on.

 

[Wildo6882]

Sadly I wouldn't bet on that. Google already announced that the Nexus 6 and 9 won't be getting the 7.1.2 update, making the 7.1.1 version that came out in December their last, barely more than 2 years past their original release dates.

I release that's the Pixels are technically the first flagship 'Google phones' but when they say 2 years on their devices, historically they're generally spot on.

They will still get security updates and Play Services will continue to be updated, so not like they'll completely be left behind. Comparing updates on Android to those on Apple aren't the same. Apple may "support" old phones, but they still miss out on features and slow way down.

 

[mackie8]

The recent feb patch causes much problem with bluetooth..
I hope before pixel 2 comes they will resolve all bluetooth issues.. its been 3Months already...

 

[tbayrgs]

They will still get security updates and Play Services will continue to be updated, so not like they'll completely be left behind. Comparing updates on Android to those on Apple aren't the same. Apple may "support" old phones, but they still miss out on features and slow way down.

Yeah, Google has said they'll support security updates for 3 years--I was replying specifically to OS updates.

 

[Wildo6882]

Yeah, Google has said they'll support security updates for 3 years--I was replying specifically to OS updates.

Oh yeah. I know you know how it works. We agree on far too much stuff. But that's always been a slam on Android. But the updates between the two platforms are not one in the same. Most people won't be keeping any phone longer than three years. Security updates are the most important. Especially because most Google apps are updated through the play store and not through OS updates like Apple.

 

[nviz22]

Thought about buying a Pixel XL today. Looked at the backorder time: 5-6 weeks. I really wanted the Blue colored one too. 5-6 weeks in February 2017? Absolutely unacceptable on Google's front. People, like myself, will go with the S8.

 

[MRU]

The recent feb patch causes much problem with bluetooth..
I hope before pixel 2 comes they will resolve all bluetooth issues.. its been 3Months already...

What Bluetooth issue did it create ? Mine seems fine.

 

[timeconsumer]

The recent feb patch causes much problem with bluetooth..
I hope before pixel 2 comes they will resolve all bluetooth issues.. its been 3Months already...

I'm not getting any Bluetooth issues but so far on the February patch I've noticed that my battery seems to be draining faster and my phone has completely locked up twice which forced me to reboot the phone by holding the power button until it restarted. As sad as this may be, I've kept a log of all of the issues I've had with this phone.

 

[AustinIllini]

Thought about buying a Pixel XL today. Looked at the backorder time: 5-6 weeks. I really wanted the Blue colored one too. 5-6 weeks in February 2017? Absolutely unacceptable on Google's front. People, like myself, will go with the S8.

Agreed. They really don't want customers to have at it with these devices. If Google is going to do hardware, they had best do it right.

 

[MRU]

Agreed. They really don't want customers to have at it with these devices. If Google is going to do hardware, they had best do it right.

Less not forget it's not even fully launched globally either. Just 5 countries ... And still can't seemingly keep abreast of stock. Given how much they have spent advertising it on UK TV alone, it doesn't make sense to be then so seemingly reluctant to have supply.

 

[kkh786]

Less not forget it's not even fully launched globally either. Just 5 countries ... And still can't seemingly keep abreast of stock. Given how much they have spent advertising it on UK TV alone, it doesn't make sense to be then so seemingly reluctant to have supply.

Have to agree on the marketing comment.. I haven't seen any other Android device advertised recently as much as the Google Pixel (even more so than the juggernaut Samsung Galaxy series)! I have actually had people ask me if I have a Pixel when they have seen it! Thumbs up for the marketing to Google for the Pixel range in the UK anyway!

 

[Tig Bitties]

Around Chicago here ( A pretty large city IMO ) I see billboards and ads all over the place for the Pixel. But I've walked into any number of big Verizon stores and none of them have the XL in stock, and just a few small Pixel's if that.

Go to BestBuy around here, and the Pixel XL is discontinued, and not for sale not available at all.

With all the ads you'd think this phone would eb everywhere and easy to purchase. But it's like the biggest tease, Google saying look at this cool phone we made, ha, but you can't get one, Bwaah !!!

 

[JaySoul]

Yeah the UK is getting incredible Pixel ad saturation, good to see.

Part of me wonders if they are limiting supply to create demand, but it's doubtful since that's an insane strategy with so much competition.

 

[Wildo6882]

Around Chicago here ( A pretty large city IMO ) I see billboards and ads all over the place for the Pixel. But I've walked into any number of big Verizon stores and none of them have the XL in stock, and just a few small Pixel's if that.

Go to BestBuy around here, and the Pixel XL is discontinued, and not for sale not available at all.

With all the ads you'd think this phone would eb everywhere and easy to purchase. But it's like the biggest tease, Google saying look at this cool phone we made, ha, but you can't get one, Bwaah !!!

I can't watch TV without seeing a commercial for it. Google really screwed this up. They should be able to ship all of them immediately at this point. Even OnePlus got their shipping right this time around. You can get either gunmetal version shipped immediately right now.

 

[jamezr]

I can't watch TV without seeing a commercial for it. Google really screwed this up. They should be able to ship all of them immediately at this point. Even OnePlus got their shipping right this time around. You can get either gunmetal version shipped immediately right now.

Yep and as much as we all blasted OnePlus for their horrendous invite system......we still got our phone faster than Google is shipping the Pixel XL.