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In another surprising twist, HTC took over
from the Pixel this summer with its even better camera (in my judgment and that of DxOMark) on the HTC U11.
Rootless Pixel Launcher basically takes the AOSP (Android Open Source Project) Launcher3 code and adds features
from the Pixel Launcher.
The Snapdragon 835 puts it level with 2017's finest flagships,
from the Pixel 2 to the HTC U11 and Galaxy S8.
But considering the substantial hardware and design differences here, it's clear there was a split away
from Pixel 2 XL development into making the U11 + its own phone quite a while ago.
Last year we saw some excellent battery life
from the Pixel XL, and some average battery life from the smaller Pixel.
The Pixel 2 is packing the same bulky bezels you've come to expect
from Pixel devices, though they have been reduced on the Pixel 2 XL.
Android 8.0 Oreo marks a huge step towards a wireless audio future, and it's pretty clear that Google planned these steps when it decided to remove the 3.5 mm audio jack
from the Pixel 2.
Just as in good lighting, the Pixel 2 excels in dynamic range during low lighting conditions, and it's darker pictures that have stark contrasts between bright lights and dark shadows that look best
from the Pixel 2.
Droid Life says that its sources have indicated that the project is separate internally
from the Pixel 2 and an entirely new product.
We'll get up close and personal with everything
from Pixel 2 to Pixel 2 XL to the displays, cameras, and Google Lens, too!
There are a lot of positives to take away
from the Pixel Buds: the sound quality is good.
Courtesy of Android Police, the first Pixel «XL» leak shows us that Google isn't straying all that far
from the Pixel's roots for its first successor.
The launcher picked up a huge update to version 5.0 last week, introducing several features
from the Pixel Launcher — tinted dock, pull - up app drawer, and the new search widget.
The folder style is
from our Pixel 2 theme, looking a bit like shiny red ornaments on the dock.
This camera app packed in all the goodies
from the Pixel devices so Nexus owners weren't left behind.
If you move on
from Pixel Launcher and use something else, you will find this feature there.
Again, you'll press and hold while you talk: once you release your finger from the earbud, your translated speech will broadcast
from your Pixel.
The entire launcher is based on AOSP's Launcher3 which was modified with code
from the Pixel Launcher.
Whether the Pixel 2 is worth the upgrade
from the Pixel will entirely depend on where you set your priorities.
I'll probably never change
from a Pixel now.
Now that you're ready with the correct hardware, you'll need to activate Google Assistant
from the Pixel Buds by pressing the right earbud and saying, «OK, Google, help me speak» followed by the language of your choice.
However, there have been rumors that the tablet will take inspiration
from the Pixel C while back in April, Huawei came in with a trademark for the Huawei 7P, which could possibly be this year's Google Nexus 7 tablet.
Update November 2017: The Google Pixel 2 takes over
from the Pixel as our top pick, with the BlackBerry KEYone and BB Motion rounding out the list.
This may mean that Google will follow in Apple's footsteps for the Pixel 2 or Pixel 3 (probably 3, at this point)-- which could mean the axe for Qualcomm
from Pixel devices.
If these phones are separate
from the Pixel Ultra, the Pixel Ultra will be taking a decidedly different route from Apple's third phone, iPhone X.
Similarly, Samsung's camera will have to pass through tough competition
from the Pixel 2.
Also consider that a lot of what Google's planning for its Oct. 4 launch event has already been leaked — everything
from Pixel details to information about updates to the Daydream View headset and Google Home speaker.
User Lucas Everett tweeted photos of the packaging and booklet
from his Pixel 2 box, which shows a wired pair of earphones with a USB - C connection and an in - line remote.
Everyone knows the Pixel camera is something special, and if Google made anything clear
from the Pixel 2 announcement event it was how much better this new camera actually is.
Google's proficiency at machine learning means portrait images
from the Pixel 2 do a better job of cropping around hair than either the iPhone 8 or the Note 8.
The Pixel 2 XL differentiated
from the Pixel 2 with a bezel-less design, and the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact doesn't have wireless charging or the new Dynamic Vibration System found in the larger Xperia XZ2.
The Pixel C is the latest tablet from Google, and unlike previous Nexus - branded tablets this one has a bit of a different feel to it because it comes
from the Pixel line — which previously just included Chromebooks.
We haven't experienced this issue across four review devices
from the Pixel 2 line, but that's the pile - on effect of a major flaw like the Pixel 2 XL's screen: other, smaller, less universal issues get amplified by the big one.
From the Pixel Launcher's weather font — Google calls it Product Sans — to the easy - launch application drawer, there's a beautiful uniformity to the operating system, especially paired with the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL's clean exterior lines.
The message is clear
from the Pixel launch: in 2016, it's all about being «Made By Google.»
The AMOLED technology should mean we can expect rich and vibrant colours
from the Pixel and Pixel XL.
And while it might not be able to get me to switch
from the Pixel 2 and 2 XL, it at least looks like I could.
Android fans might have to kiss the Nexus brand goodbye, but there's still plenty to look forward to
from the Pixel lineup.
Daydream is expected to help average consumers enjoy VR a lot, with a little help
from Pixel's low - latency VR mode.
Could you show the screenshots from the appdrawer
from Pixel and the G6?
The one from Samsung is from the appdrawer and the one
from Pixel and G6 are from Settings.
It's the same story over in the tablet market, with all sorts of different devices,
from the Pixel C to the Nexus 9, Xiaomi's tablets, Honor's tablets, Samsung Note tablets, and the list goes on.
The final product resembles a mediocre Photoshop job compared to the clean, realistic exposure you get
from the Pixel 2.
Google is still not offering dual - lens cameras, but as we've seen
from the Pixel and Pixel XL, you don't need to have a dual - lens camera phone to get the best photos.
We managed to get in excess of 10 hours
from the Pixel C and the iPad Pro gave us over 8 hours of average use.
Apart
from the Pixel C tablet that was launched last year, Google has no other Nexus branded tablet listed in the Google Store.
• Larger viewing area - the status and navigation bars are now translucent, so your wallpaper pops
from every pixel, and is even visible when you expand your apps drawer (when supported by device).
While he wouldn't say exactly what was holding up supply from meeting demand, he said that it's the biggest problem
from the Pixel they want to fix for the next model.
So what are we going to see
from the Pixel 3s?