Google announcing its new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphone today!!
https://plus.google.com/+AkashGuptaKnowYourHandheld/posts/Hurmac4eUrA
The tagline should have been "Introducing Pixel. The Google phone." Phone by Google sounds like something a 3 year old would say.
Snarky bezel comments aside.
akashkyh said:
Google announcing its new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphone today!!
https://plus.google.com/+AkashGuptaKnowYourHandheld/posts/Hurmac4eUrA
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That's some news! I bet nobody knew that. lolol
Livestream link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4y0KOeXViI
Ya don't say? Wow hadn't heard ANYTHING about this.
Lol, don't be late for your date!
u$s 869!!?? [emoji45]
No thanks
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Here is the link https://madeby.google.com/phone/
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RyomaEchizen said:
u$s 749!!?? [emoji45]
No thanks
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Lol I was planning to get it but 749$ sike
In India it's much more costlier ( like iPhone )
In us pixel starts at 649$ whereas in India it starts at 849$ ( the price of 128gb pixel xl in us , the highest model)
Underwhelmaton. What should be its key selling point? Thank god I didn't wait for this before buying my 6P.
Yeah - I'm trying to see the wow, factor in this phone. IF you want the XL and the 128GB storage... $900+?? Why?? what in the world, when did google become the next apple? and then they went from 5.7 to 5.5 -__- just depressing.
Any way to get Google Photos full res backup to work with non pixel devices?
So Google is fragmenting android itself by releasing a version of the OS exclusively for the Pixels. Great move google, now f**k off.
BTW, with that price tag, phones look to ugly to me compared to my 6P.
I don't agree with coming in at over $200 of the previous model. They had a real opportunity to steal some market share considering Samsung's situation.
These are going to be massive failure.
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Any way to get Google Photos full res backup to work with non pixel devices?
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http://www.ubergizmo.com/2016/05/google-photos-backup-nexus-devices/
the backup feature was available on the 6P in May already. Nothing new there.
Wow google, you dropped the ball on this one....good news is 6P is still a VERY relevant phone and will be for some time. Crazy price, no SD (come on, even samsung learned) uglier than the 6P with a pretty mild CPU bump. Holy fail big G. This looks to be the 1st "nexus" that I won't own.
So farewell, Nexus 6p.
I was hoping to snag a cut-price one with Google support after the Pixel thing tonight but all non-Google branded stuff has been pulled from my Play Store. And the price for the 64gb has jumped €80 since this morning on Amazon.
Looks like I'm going back to the Axon 7 and buying a separate camera.
No Pixel overpriced and outdated toys for me. Not in the same league as my Nexus6p or the upcoming Mate9, V20, etc!
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forum won't let me post links until I have 10 posts...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv3DhQKral8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsXPiC-Nhdc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv3DhQKral8
It's not good but, it's something.
Whew hew!! I just wanted to see the thing longer than 2 minutes... glad he booted it up and showed a few things at least!
I'm not much for unboxing, but at this point I'll take anything showing this badboy Nexus6 P!
Lol, that was a second unboxing.
That phone booted up with an unlocked bootloader? Is that normal? lol.
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That phone booted up with an unlocked bootloader? Is that normal? lol.
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It also had fingerprints all over it and the box was missing a few things.
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Is it just me or is anyone else a little annoyed at the fact some of us like my self ordered minutes after release directly from Google and this guy is un-boxing already?
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Is it just me or is anyone else a little annoyed at the fact some of us like my self ordered minutes after release directly from Google and this guy is un-boxing already?
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From what I know, this was at a Google event in India. He doesn't have the phone for personal use. This was probably a shared unit that Google gave to the press so they could have an "unboxing video" for the public. You can even see the seal is broken before he starts to open it.
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From what I know, this was at a Google event in India. He doesn't have the phone for personal use. This was probably a shared unit that Google gave to the press so they could have an "unboxing video" for the public. You can even see the seal is broken before he starts to open it.
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I called Google and spoke to the rep because I ordered a graphite 128gb Sep 30th and my card is still missing the money after 13 days now and the lady says they are sold out of that model so I need to wait until they build more wtf...Google really if you didn't have the phone why was I able to order it. Then she said we didn't expect to sell this many, so you expected to do bad.
He may have got the phone because he said he opened it previously to making the video. I asked about that and she some third party vendors may have got them already. I'm lost with how they go about selling these phones makes no sense.
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Phone looks really large . . i didnt know it was taller then a Nexus 6. Considering going to the 5X after this Video.
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Phone looks really large . . i didnt know it was taller then a Nexus 6. Considering going to the 5X after this Video.
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not really...... the 6 is 159.26mm and the 6P is 159.30mm.... So 0.04mm isnt much
Yes but the 6P has a smaller screen and is still taller. I had the 6 it was a massive phone and i got rid of it pretty quick. Hoping the 6P has a better /more manageable feel. As of now i have the 5x and 6p ordered so ill wait to pass judgment.
In all the details I've seen when in hand it looks very manageable!
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Yes but the 6P has a smaller screen and is still taller. I had the 6 it was a massive phone and i got rid of it pretty quick. Hoping the 6P has a better /more manageable feel. As of now i have the 5x and 6p ordered so ill wait to pass judgment.
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It's thinner, narrower, and lighter...
Pretty much anyone that's held one said it feels smaller and easier to hold over the 6
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I called Google and spoke to the rep because I ordered a graphite 128gb Sep 30th and my card is still missing the money after 13 days now and the lady says they are sold out of that model so I need to wait until they build more wtf...Google really if you didn't have the phone why was I able to order it. Then she said we didn't expect to sell this many, so you expected to do bad.
He may have got the phone because he said he opened it previously to making the video. I asked about that and she some third party vendors may have got them already. I'm lost with how they go about selling these phones makes no sense.
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It's a press event that's how. They were invited to the recent event in India. I'm sure it just a box that they have pre set aside for the "Unboxing" videos. Press will of course get the phone earlier. Be patient man
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Phone looks really large . . i didnt know it was taller then a Nexus 6. Considering going to the 5X after this Video.
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You can go handle a iphone 6s plus or 6plus....the dimensions are nearly identical to the 6P:
Iphone 6S Plus (158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm ) vs Nexus 6P (159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm).
Height: 6P is 1.1mm Taller
Width: 6P is 0.1mm narrower
Thickness: Same
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You can go handle a iphone 6s plus or 6plus....the dimensions are nearly identical to the 6P:
Iphone 6S Plus (158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm ) vs Nexus 6P (159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 mm).
Height: 6P is 1.1mm Taller
Width: 6P is 0.1mm narrower
Thickness: Same
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Yes.... that's what i did yesterday :laugh:
The phone does not come with earphones?
Google has informed us that before the end of the calendar quarter (aka before 2017), Nexus devices and the Pixel C will receive a developer preview for Android 7.1 Nougat. It's unclear which Nexus devices will receive it, but the 6P and 5X definitely will, and the 6 and 9 might.
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According to AndroidPolice
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/1...vices-pixel-c-will-land-end-2016-dev-preview/
Nexus line is dead. This is the nail in the coffin.
No surprise they're not going to release their major Pixel selling point to Nexus devices. But yeah, the Nexus is dead. This menu updated have gone now.
I bought a nexus 2 months ago cause the nexus experience was awesome I want to cry....
Google try to make 7.1 special for Pixel Phone.
XDA will save the Day!
Who knows maybe a port can be done. Let's wait it out.
So disappointed with Google today...
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I bought a nexus 2 months ago cause the nexus experience was awesome I want to cry....
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Time to switch to Note 7!
kolyan said:
Time to switch to Note 7!
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That's a bomb! :laugh:
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Time to switch to Note 7!
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The note 7 is cheaper than the 128gb pixel xl. And pixel xl has like 10 less features. Horrible day for Google today...
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I bought a nexus 2 months ago cause the nexus experience was awesome I want to cry....
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Me too but it will stay awesome. We have all the developers on XDA.
Honestly only thing wrong with the Pixel is the price.
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Man.. Nexus 5x is the most expensive phone I've ever bought.
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Me too but it will stay awesome. We have all the developers on XDA.
Honestly only thing wrong with the Pixel is the price.
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The only thing wrong?
REALLY?
I bought a 6P because i like having the latest version of Android and I also develop on it. And because google promised it (which turns out as false advertising, at this point)
What now? Will be only 7.1 delayed or every release? We will see another major upgrade?
By what I saw today, google's intentions are not anymore in the nexus line, so I can't even expect another major version of Android this time around.
Google may haven't lost money, but they surely lost a lot of customers trust. And trust isn't easy to build.
But it seems they couldn't care less.
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The only thing wrong?
REALLY?
I bought a 6P because i like having the latest version of Android and I also develop on it. And because google promised it (which turns out as false advertising, at this point)
What now? Will be only 7.1 delayed or every release? We will see another major upgrade?
By what I saw today, google's intentions are not anymore in the nexus line, so I can't even expect another major version of Android this time around.
Google may haven't lost money, but they surely lost a lot of customers trust. And trust isn't easy to build.
But it seems they couldn't care less.
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Couldn't agree more. At this point I'm just convinced that Google is lost. They are trying so hard to re-invent themselves as some kind of Apple/Samsung/Amazon Wannabe that they have screwed everything up. I mean come on, Pixel EXCLUSIVE features? Seriously? Delayed releases for the Nexus Line?
Google you have just lost a customer today. My wife and kids wanted to move away from iPhone, and I was hoping for the Pixel to do so, but there's no way. I'm not even sure where to go now. I hate TouchWiz, I want a phone I can unlock the boot loader on, root, etc. Maybe the LG V20 will turn out better, but it's been MIA now for weeks.
I didn't realize until today how high of standards I hold my 6P too, and how I'll not be able to move away until something truly amazing comes along (and I'm really hung up on having front facing stereo speakers now)
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The note 7 is cheaper than the 128gb pixel xl. And pixel xl has like 10 less features. Horrible day for Google today...
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"features"
p.s. rip nexus you wont be forgotten.
By features he probably means gimmicks, lol.
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By features he probably means gimmicks, lol.
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Sd card slot, waterproofing, HDR screen, always on display, front firing speaker, wireless charging, OIS. There's a lot of good useful features the Pixel doesn't have and you could get in a phone cheaper.
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Man.. Nexus 5x is the most expensive phone I've ever bought.
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Well this sucks! I thought the nexus 6p would get at least android 8,but that is looking doubtful now
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The only thing wrong?
REALLY?
I bought a 6P because i like having the latest version of Android and I also develop on it. And because google promised it (which turns out as false advertising, at this point)
What now? Will be only 7.1 delayed or every release? We will see another major upgrade?
By what I saw today, google's intentions are not anymore in the nexus line, so I can't even expect another major version of Android this time around.
Google may haven't lost money, but they surely lost a lot of customers trust. And trust isn't easy to build.
But it seems they couldn't care less.
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Yup. I started android with HTC. Was burned with promised OS updates on the Hero, gave them a second chance and was burned again with promised OS updates on the Evo LTE, jumped to Nexus to avoid having that issue ever again and here I am wondering when we are going to get updates and what "features" are they going to withhold for no reason other than greed.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/1...-pixel-exclusive-non-pixel-exclusive-changes/
Huge slap in the face to loyal Nexus customers. It feels like they are abandoning all things Nexus. For the first time ever I am not buying the new Nexus (Pixel) device on launch day. No innovation and overpriced. $650 for a 1080p screen? Google is turning into Apple.
Seriously Google? I payed 500 dollars for a phone that was promised to have often updates and new features but instead i am left with this? Screw you Google, my next phone will be an iPhone, at least they know how to implement SOFTWARE RELATED features to their older flagships
Google can lock the door on us. But we have devs that can pick locks!!!!!
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Google can lock the door on us. But we have devs that can pick locks!!!!!
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What are the chances this happens? I ordered a pixel, but would be totally fine cancelling it if the 6p (through a rom) was able to run the exact pixel experience. I also want to switch to fi, so would rooting/flashing a rom limit this?
Bye bye Google...
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Pixel Launcher was supposed to be exclusive as well... The same to night light... I'm already using both on my 6p.
I really don't think the assistant won't be available to us.
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This whole Google Assistant is a mess. I thought Google Now was the assistant? Why not just integrate it in current Google Now and call it a day? Instead now we have OS with Google Assistant exclusive to Pixel and Nexus line needs a ****ty Allo Messenger in order to use the assistant? Makes no sense whatsoever
Pretty sure the assistant is a 7.1 feature we will get. Launcher you can sideload or use Nova to get same features. Not really sure what else is exclusive? Navigation keys? Already have them.
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My indignation is simmering. Ubergizmo also stated that Assistant will be a Pixel exclusive, for now. What the heck is the Nexus lineup worth, then?
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This whole Google Assistant is a mess. I thought Google Now was the assistant? Why not just integrate it in current Google Now and call it a day? Instead now we have OS with Google Assistant exclusive to Pixel and Nexus line needs a ****ty Allo Messenger in order to use the assistant? Makes no sense whatsoever
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Google assistant is the evolution of Google now/ now on tap.....
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Seriously Google? I payed 500 dollars for a phone that was promised to have often updates and new features but instead i am left with this? Screw you Google, my next phone will be an iPhone, at least they know how to implement SOFTWARE RELATED features to their older flagships
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I get updates often..... Actually within the hour of release.
I saw 3 exclusives for Pixel Phone in this Section thread.
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Google assistant is the evolution of Google now/ now on tap.....
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I get updates often..... Actually within the hour of release.
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Then why do Nexus phone have both Google Now and Google Assistant ? Shouldnt it be just one service ?
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Then why do Nexus phone have both Google Now and Google Assistant ? Shouldnt it be just one service ?
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Nexus phones don't have Google assistant.....Allo does. And it's limited to the app
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Nexus phones don't have Google assistant.....Allo does. And it's limited to the app
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But why ? it makes no sense. Pixel has Google Assistant in OS, Nexus has same assistant in Allo, and Google Now is for what ? Google Assistant is supposed to replace Google Now thats it
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But why ? it makes no sense. Pixel has Google Assistant in OS, Nexus has same assistant in Allo, and Google Now is for what ? Google Assistant is supposed to replace Google Now thats it
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Assistant is integrated into the whole OS, it's not just an app, it goes much deeper right through the whole OS. Assistant will replace Google Now in the future on all Android devices but it's being held back to give the Pixel a major selling advantage.
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Assistant is integrated into the whole OS, it's not just an app, it goes much deeper right through the whole OS. Assistant will replace Google Now in the future on all Android devices but it's being held back to give the Pixel a major selling advantage.
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I feel that this is the more reasonable reason as to why google assistant is not on the nexus. And I hope this is true. I like to think that people who came to android, especially the nexus lines, love to play with new shiny stuff early! and we're pissed because we're getting shafted by a few months for a few new features.
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Seriously Google? I payed 500 dollars for a phone that was promised to have often updates and new features but instead i am left with this? Screw you Google, my next phone will be an iPhone, at least they know how to implement SOFTWARE RELATED features to their older flagships
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You're getting frequent security updates and major version releases with new features, you just did with 7.0 and in 2017 will be getting 7.1 you're talking like google just switched off your phone permanently, assistant, the camera and a couple of other things are using brand new hardware specific features, they can't bring everything to all the old devices and even if they could why would they? They need to sell devices to make money and stay in business.
Apple are notorious for updating phones and making them redundant and slow, you don't see force touch on the older devices, you won't see bokeh on the older devices and Siri didn't make the cut at one point. Regardless IOS has barely changed in years whereas android has come on in leaps and bounds. Whatsmore if you really want value out of your phone the community here will port features forward, the N5 was dropped and the community picked up the slack, the HTC HD2 can run nougat for Pete's sake... Good luck getting that sort of community with Apple.
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You're getting frequent security updates and major version releases with new features, you just did with 7.0 and in 2017 will be getting 7.1 you're talking like google just switched off your phone permanently, assistant, the camera and a couple of other things are using brand new hardware specific features, they can't bring everything to all the old devices and even if they could why would they? They need to sell devices to make money and stay in business.
Apple are notorious for updating phones and making them redundant and slow, you don't see force touch on the older devices, you won't see bokeh on the older devices and Siri didn't make the cut at one point. Regardless IOS has barely changed in years whereas android has come on in leaps and bounds. Whatsmore if you really want value out of your phone the community here will port features forward, the N5 was dropped and the community picked up the slack, the HTC HD2 can run nougat for Pete's sake... Good luck getting that sort of community with Apple.
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Lol, because there is no force touch displays on older generations of an iPhone. The same thing goes to bokeh, iPhone 7+ has it because of dual camera system. At least apple shares new features with last year's phones, while Google just does not care about us anymore. I don't care how many custom roms my 6P can run, I prefer stock and i bought it for sake of having pure android from google with fast and featured updates. If the only thing i cared about was custom roms I would go for 1+1 or Xiaomi or Motorola that also have plenty of custom roms
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Lol, because there is no force touch displays on older generations of an iPhone. The same thing goes to bokeh, iPhone 7+ has it because of dual camera system. At least apple shares new features with last year's phones, while Google just does not care about us anymore. I don't care how many custom roms my 6P can run, I prefer stock and i bought it for sake of having pure android from google with fast and featured updates. If the only thing i cared about was custom roms I would go for 1+1 or Xiaomi or Motorola that also have plenty of custom roms
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You've missed my point completely, the new features in the pixel are using new hardware, hence my examples with the iPhone. The new pixel has UFS storage and Qualcomm's and their own brand new silicone that make assistant a smooth experience they're willing to put their stamp of approval on, if they brought the features to the older devices they could very well be sluggish and you'd just moan about that instead. And you've just got new features with 7.0 and once more will be getting 7.1 with more features.
Like many of you, I was extremely disappointed to see what Google had to show us last night!
With the Pixel as the new Google phone and Google's decision to discontinue the Nexus series, Google clearly wants to appeal more to the masses, while it also means that the Nexus owners probably will experience less support from Google, primarily in terms of the lag of software updates...
This leaves a few questions I find it interesting to discuss; What will the future bring for Google, will they finally be a competitor to Apple and what will happen to the existing Nexus phones, will we be left in the dark?
This thread is meant to be a place to discuss and a place ti share your frustrations/excitement!
1,2,3... Go!
Pixel will be dead in few months, lets see what google will cook next.
Personally, after many years, I'm done with google.
Although I also think it's very likely there will be no more Nexus phones (though there are rumors of another Nexus tablet), has Google outright said there won't be any more?
I could imagine/hope that next year they reveal another Nexus device (maybe in the spring), then another Pixel device in the fall. They'd have the best of both worlds at that point. Nexus for the android enthusiasts, and Pixel for... the "former Apple enthusiasts and now Google enthusiasts"?
I don't know... that's just what I hope. All I know now is that I'm not switching from my 6P for a while.
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Pixel will be dead in few months, lets see what google will cook next.
Personally, after many years, I'm done with google.
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I feel the same way but the thing is that I don't know where to go instead... I don't like any other android manufacturers
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I feel the same way but the thing is that I don't know where to go instead... I don't like any other android manufacturers
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ZTE Axon. Same screen as Pixel XL from Samsung, 820, OIS, same Pixel VR support, front facing speakers, better 32 bit DAC, all metal build, better looking, smaller bezels, overall a much better phone than Pixel starting at $399
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ZTE Axon. Same screen as Pixel XL from Samsung, 820, OIS, same Pixel VR support, front facing speakers, better 32 bit DAC, all metal build, better looking, smaller bezels, overall a much better phone than Pixel starting at $399
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But you don't get the Siri clone, or the 24 hour customer support with screen sharing.
Personally , At the moment, I don't see myself spending that pile of money for the new Pixel. Already been saying that today. Sound outrageous to me to pay at least 650$ for a 5" device with quicker shutter speed and an additional 1G of RAM.
I guess Google is moving towards the masses and the "iPhone look a like" crowed.
As for OS updates, since there aren't any other devices that are likely to get any faster updates, I'll stick with my 6P for as long as it will be alive.
Unfortunately I believe the Pixel line will succeed , eventually.
Nexus Not Dead.
I'll probably buy Pixel only after some price cuts.
Hopefully Google will realize their big mistake and revive the Nexus!ftw!
The only way these will sell well is if they push them out to all the carriers who push the cost to monthly installments. They also are going to have to spend a lot on an advertising campaign so the general public has any idea about the pixel. Maybe that's what they're going for this time. Otherwise, slash the prices by $200 to make it appealing at all to the Nexus crowd.
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I would enjoy the new pixel XL phone cause the bluetooth issues on my 6P drives me nuts. but theres no 64GB option at all. so either 32 or 128. and I will not pay $860 for a phone. I will wait until the price drops considerably before i consider buying the pixel. I suppose google decided that they had to retire the Nexus name if they wanted to start charging a grand for a phone. Nexus is supposed to be the "affordable" phone.
Honestly I'm pretty tilted, not just over what Google cooked up for us during last nights stream, but also their decision to kill Nexus as well. What good will this bring to them? All it's doing is alienate their customers even more. I understand that us enthusiasts are the 1% of the 1% but Google killing off their Nexus line and going for a more closed, more proprietary Android device with their Pixel line is not only going to make things harder for ROM/root devs but also sway away customers on Nexus for two things: price and customisation. At this point I might as well just get an iPhone and jailbreak, considering the fact that not only is the Pixel literally the same price as the iPhone, but also the fact that jailbreak does just as much these days, actually more, I can still use Apple Pay with a jailbreak.
What are you doing Google.
Hope things go better with the Pixel 2 or whatever the next phone in line is called.
I don't care about the nexus termination tbh. Though I did buy the 6p partly because its a nexus, it was never a deciding factor. Brand loyalty shouldn't be a thing now in 2016 since no company gives a crap about old customers anymore. If google wants to position itself as a premium phone brand then so be it, it just means that I wont be touching a pixel or any phone >$600. Have always bought products that make my money go the furthest taking quality, features and my needs into account. Its gonna be a tough day when the above-mentioned lead me away from Google products but it won't ultimately change my decision. For now the 6p still looks to have a good year or 2 for me until the tech evolves more
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....I understand that us enthusiasts are the 1% of the 1%
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then you should know our preferences and opinions matter naught. If us tinkerers are that important to the final sales figures I'm sure we would have seen prerooted samsung phones and jailbroken iphones being officially available products for purchase
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then you should know our preferences and opinions matter naught. If us tinkerers are that important to the final sales figures I'm sure we would have seen prerooted samsung phones and jailbroken iphones being officially available products for purchase
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You're spot on, to me XDA is about taking the mainstream and hacking and modding it for the enthusiasts, it's no fun if the devices are pre modded
I will buy 2nd hand 128GB XL next year.
I really hope the nexus is not dead. One the other hand if they market right and sell a lot of pixel devices uses will have proper android devices. A lot of I phone uses can't stand Samsung. They form their opinion a of android as Samsung. And honestly Samsung android ( touchwiz) is a bad example of the great system we here at XDA love
Well the nexus line might be dead but to me it doesn't mean "long live the new PIXEL king".
I don't see the PIXEL especially the XL device becoming a huge sales item.
It will at most be a niche device, losing the developers community.
Change this thread title to "The Pixel is dead DOA, and long live the Nexus spirit!"
I Love the Nexus Line and personally Nexus isn't Dead for me!
I hope Google will Launch the Google Assistant on Nexus, too. If Not, I hope the Great XDA Community will bring the Google Assistant or the whole Pixel System to our Nexus devices.
Yes the tittle should be the pixel already dead, long live the nexus
Hi I'm absolutely new to these forums but have owned nexus phones since the nexus 5. And the sole reason I left other OEMs is the software availability with fast updates. And that's how it's been these past few years. ... And now I just bought the Nexus 6P from moving in from Nexus 6. And I've read that Google is abandoning it's nexus lines on certain EOL dates and unfortunately nexus 6P isn't so far away.
But it isn't what has me mad. It's the fact that nexus devices are not going to receive fast updates anymore or receive the same treatment the Pixel phones are going to get ( updates )... I can care less about Google exclusive features for the Pixel but don't delay our updates. Especially when we bought our phones cause of this reason ... Not a lot of people can afford to buy a new phone every year. So I don't want Google to do us dirty.
So if you agree with me and don't agree with Google's decision then let's rebel and refuse to buy Google's Flagship and comment showing your ideas and support... let's start putting some control in consumers hands.
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My plan is,
I will buy 2nd hand 128GB XL next year.
I'm sitting on my Nexus 6P for one more year, then I think I'm going for the 10th anniversary iPhone.
Getting a bit sick and tired of Google's shenanigans after six years with Android.
Im Back to 6P a week ago before this bad news because this phone is great. I would like stay with him for next year and abandon android.
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ps000000 said:
My plan is,
I will buy 2nd hand 128GB XL next year.
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I can see that, but with the price it's keeping me away
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Thunderbolt said:
Im Back to 6P a week ago before this bad news because this phone is great. I would like stay with him for next year and abandon android.
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I'm not leaving for awhile , eventually ill experiment and try porting Pixel rom over to our device..
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Just got my 6P a month ago. I will keep it for as long as it will work. Later on probably either get a 2nd hand Pixel XL or as I did with this 6P , I will get a new PIXEL XL when the next phone on that line will be released.
As of now, Google has become Apple #2 for me.
wizardwiz said:
Just got my 6P a month ago. I will keep it for as long as it will work. Later on probably either get a 2nd hand Pixel XL or as I did with this 6P , I will get a new PIXEL XL when the next phone on that line will be released.
As of now, Google has become Apple #2 for me.
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I'll only get it when I can get a 128gb cheaply
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Same here. I mean I see no reason to switch my device of practically the same one i've already got. So I guess I'll either get me a used one for a cheap price OR, get a bran new one as I did with the 6P , like a Month or two before the new PIXEL XL will be launched.
I would love to own a new pixel xl but i cant justify the price. Ill stick with my 6p as it is the best phone ive ever owned. Maybe next years gPhone, if they learn their lesson.
Google is getting worse than Apple. It'd be nice to know if you could buy one device and it get timely stock Android updates for years. Old iPhones still getting updates, albeit they might be missing some features.
wizardwiz said:
As of now, Google has become Apple #2 for me.
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That is completely unfair to Apple. Their hardware is gorgeous and robust, and the software just works (as long as you only use it as "uncle Steve" intended) and is, usually, far far more polished than anything available on Android. Case in point - the gyro and compass. Why do I need to manually recalibrate the compass on all Android phones I have ever owned to have the arrow pointing in the direction I am facing? And why do I never need to do this on my wife's iPhone, going back to at least one day he iPhone 3? Why do so many of us install the ios emojis over the grossly ugly ones from Google? These may seem like small things but they are part of the overall user experience.
Google is far more like Microsoft from the late 90s than Apple. Me too approaches, rough around the edges, and best suited for the pocket protector crowd that is willing to deal with the occasional BSOD for the sake of the ability to dink around.
GroovyGeek said:
That is completely unfair to Apple. Their hardware is gorgeous and robust, and the software just works (as long as you only use it as "uncle Steve" intended) and is, usually, far far more polished than anything available on Android. Case in point - the gyro and compass. Why do I need to manually recalibrate the compass on all Android phones I have ever owned to have the arrow pointing in the direction I am facing? And why do I never need to do this on my wife's iPhone, going back to at least one day he iPhone 3? Why do so many of us install the ios emojis over the grossly ugly ones from Google? These may seem like small things but they are part of the overall user experience.
Google is far more like Microsoft from the late 90s than Apple. Me too approaches, rough around the edges, and best suited for the pocket protector crowd that is willing to deal with the occasional BSOD for the sake of the ability to dink around.
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Google are like a "beta" company. Scrapping hangouts for Allo and Duo is crazy as well it all feels very rough around the edges and scattergunned. I mean having Allo and Duo locked to one device.... WTF?!
I'm passing on pixel and if Google continues to dink around I'll either move to another Android maker or go back to Apple.
Aridon said:
I'm passing on pixel and if Google continues to dink around I'll either move to another Android maker or go back to Apple.
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See I won't. Longs my Nexus stays running fast and gets updates I rather stay with the phone I have. I'll wait till they come out with better looking pixel phones.
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tdg2k15 said:
See I won't. Longs my Nexus stays running fast and gets updates I rather stay with the phone I have. I'll wait till they come out with better looking pixel phones.
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The Nexus will get (official) updates until September 2017 and that's it. Not long away, sadly. I'm not even sure it'll get official "O".
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The Nexus will get (official) updates until September 2017 and that's it. Not long away, sadly. I'm not even sure it'll get official "O".
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We should get 1 more major Android update. ("O") when released
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tdg2k15 said:
We should get 1 more major Android update. ("O") when released
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Hopefully, yeah. Depends also if we get the whole 8 then 8.1 on the Pixel 2.
I cannot believe how pissed everyone is over this. You all act like Google has 7.1 complete for this phone and they're just not sending because of pixel. I highly doubt it's complete....it's not done and it might not be done because of pixel but who cares. Didn't we just get 7.0? We need major updates monthly now? Everyone is talking about going to Apple, go for it, if you don't end up back on Android I'd be surprised. I recently bought my wife and iPad pro for her birthday, it froze twice during setup....it doesn't "just work" any better than Android and it's boring as hell. The screen on my phone seems 100x better than it is on the iPad. If you want Apple to keep updating your four year old device making it unusable that's up to you.