"Squeezable sides" refers to an object or container that can be compressed or pressed on its sides.
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One potential similarity between both next - gen Pixel phones is the inclusion of
squeezable sides for shortcuts and quick commands, similar to the HTC U11's Edge Sense technology.
Google Assistant is easier to access than ever before, thanks to addition
of squeezable sides on both handsets.
The HTC U11 has tried to get you to sit up and take notice with features
like squeezable sides that can launch an app and a virtual companion that promises to learn your preferences and make life easier.
We've seen plenty of other leaks over the last few months, and most are pointing to
squeezable sides as an alternative input option (just like the HTC U11), an upgraded camera, and some special photo effects for good measure, like that bokeh effect or blurred background that seems to be everywhere at the moment.
While the new Pixel phones do not feature wireless charging, like the new iPhones, they do come with
squeezable sides designed to activate Google's virtual voice assistant.
What the OnePlus 5 doesn't have are
unnecessary squeezable sides, a nonprogrammable button that calls a digital assistant that's still not fully baked or support for mods of questionable value.
HTC's FCC application last month revealed that the Pixel 2 will have
squeezable sides just like the HTC U11's Edge Sensor.
Both Pixels will offer dual front - facing stereo speakers, Snapdragon 835 CPU, 4 GB of RAM, running Android 8.0 w / new Pixel launcher, IP67 dust / water - resistance, no headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0,
squeezable sides called Active Edge to activate Google Assistant, music recognition, USB - C w / fast - charging, arrive in 3 colors (just black, clearly white, & kinda blue) and come in 64 GB or 128 GB storage options.
There are even rumors that the Pixel 2 might have
squeezable sides similar to the HTC U11, but that's really more of a bonus than a must - have feature.
From its multiple digital assistants to its
weirdly squeezable sides, here are the top 10 features of HTC's next flagship phone, the HTC U11.
It's not clear that Google has
made squeezable sides dramatically more useful, but they're not likely to be a drawback, either.
The Pixel 2 is a sizeable handset, but clever use of the fingerprint reader and
squeezable sides help with one - handed operation.
Rumors about that follow - up model suggest that the Pixel successor will look a lot like the current version, only with a much - improved processor; the larger phone could feature an extended display as well as
squeezable sides for activating the built - in Google Assistant.
The Pixel 2's FCC filing showed it's set to have an HTC U11 - like feature
of squeezable sides to perform different phone functions.
One of the highlights of Pixel 2 will be HTC U11 -
like squeezable sides, which could be used to launch Google Assistant on the phone.
Google's next Pixel handset manufactured by HTC will
feature squeezable sides to launch Google Assistant, an FCC filing revealed.
Google's newest smartphones,
with squeezable sides, a faster Qualcomm processor, IP67, no headphone jack, supposed e-SIM and plenty more as specs have leaked, so let's hope there are still surprises.
It's got the latest Snapdragon 835 CPU, a QHD screen,
squeezable sides and a two - tone chassis.
Unlike the Pixels that were HTC - made in 2016, it will have
squeezable sides for activating some software features.
Apple's pint - size powerhouse might not offer HTC's plurality of virtual assistants or
squeezable sides, but then, with a strong camera and timeless industrial design, it doesn't have to.
Google liked
the squeezable sides so much they were incorporated into the Pixel 2, and HTC has always offered more options for squeeze.
The HTC U12 + will also have
squeezable sides, as Sense Edge continues, allowing shortcuts and actions with just a squeeze.
The smaller, mid-range device clearly pulls a lot from the standard HTC U11, including the same blue color and
squeezable sides.
Shared specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB or 128 GB storage, 12.2 MP dual - pixel rear camera with OIS, 8MP front camera, «Active Edge»
squeezable sides, IP67 water resistance, USB - C, and Bluetooth 5.0.
In other ways, the Pixel 2s fit right in with the latest crazes, by adding water resistance and showing off an uncommon extra — in this case,
squeezable sides.
Edge Sense 2.0 and HTC Face Unlock will also be present for
the squeezable sides and security respectively.
A leaked video shows Microsoft originally had a more ambitious vision for the Lumia 950 and 950 XL that included a pen accessory and an «Active Sides» 3D touch feature akin to the HTC U11's
squeezable sides.
In terms of design, the HTC U12 + is expected to come with a Liquid Surface glass rear like the company's previous devices, IP68 water and dust protection and
squeezable sides.
The latest smartphone design feature is
squeezable sides that can launch any app (HTC U11 +) or the Google Assistant (Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL).
It's got the latest Snapdragon 835 CPU, a QHD screen,
squeezable sides and a two - tone chassis.
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL also have
squeezable sides, which Google calls Active Edge.
I'm going to open this review by first talking about the U11's
squeezable sides, which HTC has branded as «Edge Sense».
Though there is one notable addition in the form of «Active Edge», which is what Google's calling the Pixel 2's
squeezable sides.
This year manufacturers offered us new ways to interact with our handsets, with the introduction features like the Bixby button and
the squeezable sides of the HTC U11 and Google Pixel 2.
It has a 5.5 - inch 2K display, which makes watching video gorgeous, strength under - the - hood with 4 GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, and
squeezable sides (yes, really!)
Some reports have suggested that Google might try to differentiate its two Pixel models, with the smaller Pixel looking like the current version while the Pixel XL2 features a more expansive screen and
squeezable sides for controlling the Google Assistant.
Most notably:
those squeezable sides and the Home Panel that replaces the Google Feed.
HTC is said to be responsible for making the smaller Pixel, and will borrow
the squeezable sides from the U11, while LG is said to be making the Pixel XL 2.
I also like that this adds a little more importance to the U11's
squeezable sides, even if that feature still feels a bit a gimmicky.
First and foremost, this is an Android flagship experience, with the addition of Alexa for added appeal (although that's recently tempered by Amazon's own offering), and those customisable,
squeezable sides.
There's also Edge Sense, HTC's name for
its squeezable sides that actually arrived to the market before Google copied and released the technology as Active Edge for its own smartphones.
Further information regarding the Google Pixel 2's
squeezable sides have emerged thanks to 9to5Google.
The Google Pixel XL 2 is a true Android flagship smartphone packing a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 12.2 MP dual - pixel rear camera with OIS, «Active Edge»
squeezable sides for launching the Google Assistant, IP67 water resistance, USB - C, and Bluetooth 5.0.
In its report on the leaked Pixel XL2 image, Android Police said the new phone will have
squeezable sides for controlling the Google Assistant.
They also shed some light on software and other features, saying the phone runs Android Oreo with HTC's Sense 10 interface, sports «HTC Face Unlock» and has Edge Sense 2.0 - which is a new version of
the squeezable sides found on previous HTC handsets.
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.