Not exact matches
Previous reports had suggested that the
squeezable edges will only be present on the bigger Pixel 2 XL, but it appears that the smaller model will also get this
feature.
While some of these
features, for instance, the
squeezable edges, can never make it to the Pixel and Pixel XL due to the hardware aspect, there are others that are already making it to the 2016 handsets thanks to the latest Android 8.1 Oreo.
The
squeezable «
Edge Sense»
feature with also present on this device and the user can squeeze the frame to access certain
features.
The
edges of the U11 are
squeezable, a
feature HTC called
Edge Sense, and there is a volume rocker on the right edge, coupled with a ridged power button, while USB Type - C is present at the bot
Edge Sense, and there is a volume rocker on the right
edge, coupled with a ridged power button, while USB Type - C is present at the bot
edge, coupled with a ridged power button, while USB Type - C is present at the bottom.
Lastly, the Android One phone will also have HTC's
Edge Sense
squeezable frame
feature.
The HTC U11
Edge Sense
feature, however, has a major advantage over the Pixel 2
squeezable frame because users can easily customize it to launch anything in their smartphone.
It's also being rumored that both models of the Google Pixel 2 will have the
squeezable frame
feature called Active
Edge.
HTC has opted for differentiation with a
feature called
Edge Sense, a
squeezable frame that lets you launch the camera or Google Assistant by just pressing down on the sides of the phone.
BoomSound will be great for anyone that likes listening to music out loud but doesn't have a Bluetooth speaker, while
Edge Sense is the
squeezable edges which act as a function button - it's a cool, useful
feature.
Instead, it
features a
squeezable edge gimmick supposed to make it stand out from the crowd.
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will also have the
squeezable frame
feature that will be called Active
Edge.
The HTC U11 comes with a
squeezable frame, supporting a
feature called
Edge Sense, but also offers a metal and glass design.
Overall, the new
Edge Sense functionality is a welcome addition to an innovative
feature and it introduces lots of new possibilities to make better use of those
squeezable sides.