Sure they do. The regular Pixel 2's just not gonna be big enough to qualify as a Nexus 6 replacement.
Who's buying the Pixel mostly for the stock Android experience and fast updates?
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modifier
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Does the Pixel (or will the Pixel 2) have a built-in option to wipe the device after a specified number of failed password attempts? That's one feature I miss having. BlackBerry has this in their KEYone/Priv/DTEK models but I'd like to know if anyone else offers it in a 2017 model. Samsung might have it via Knox but I'd prefer something closer to stock... like a Pixel or Essential. Essential doesn't have it since they're running 99% bare Android.
firebirder
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That's my reason! Haven't made my decision yet, but I'm leaning towards the new pixel for the fast, consistent updates and pure os. Never owned a nexus or pixel but always wanted one and am tired of wondering how long my phones will be supported with updates and waiting forever for my carrier to push os and security updates. The price is making it harder to pull the trigger though.
I am! I love HTC, but I have a 75 inch Sony 4K tv running Android and I want a pure Android phone to work seamlessly with it. My HTC 10 started randomly disconnecting from my tv while casting from YouTube on my phone. Started happening right after an update from HTC/Verizon.
Bottom line, I want to try a pure Android experience and receive timely updates.
I have a friend who buys nothing but Apple products. He was surprised my phone has USB-C. I was like yeah, every manufacturer signed an agreement years ago saying they would all use the same type of ports to limit charger and cable waste. Everyone signed on but Apple. I told him Samsung waited until this year to go with USB-C. HTC had it incorporated last year.
Why doesn't people who buy Apple products know we have had quick chargers at home and in our cars for years? I mention this and they shut up about Qi charging.
Bottom line, I want to try a pure Android experience and receive timely updates.
I have a friend who buys nothing but Apple products. He was surprised my phone has USB-C. I was like yeah, every manufacturer signed an agreement years ago saying they would all use the same type of ports to limit charger and cable waste. Everyone signed on but Apple. I told him Samsung waited until this year to go with USB-C. HTC had it incorporated last year.
Why doesn't people who buy Apple products know we have had quick chargers at home and in our cars for years? I mention this and they shut up about Qi charging.
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This is exactly the reason I'm likely going for it.
Tired of receiving two security updates a year.
Tired of receiving two security updates a year.
Inders99
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I'm a bit different.
My next phone will be the Pixel (probably the 3 though) because:
- Samsung is driving me away with silly curved screen and features I don't need
- I'm in with Google, I see no reason to share or ask to be shared with another company (Samsung)
- I use a launcher on my S7 so other than the Samsung browser which I like better than Chrome, I don't use the features.
- Stock Android
- Updates lower on the list
My next phone will be the Pixel (probably the 3 though) because:
- Samsung is driving me away with silly curved screen and features I don't need
- I'm in with Google, I see no reason to share or ask to be shared with another company (Samsung)
- I use a launcher on my S7 so other than the Samsung browser which I like better than Chrome, I don't use the features.
- Stock Android
- Updates lower on the list
I wasn't big on updates just a short while ago, however I've changed my tune because of listening to everyone else complain and when suddenly said to myself... It doesn't have to be that way. The closest thing to Apple updates is Google and its just got to get even better with each generation because they have acquired an entire design team. It's not the only reason to get a phone but it's moved up a bit on my list of priorities.
I ended up going with the Pixel after having a Note 5 and an S7 edge because of the fast updates, the more pure Android experience and the camera. I came from iPhones. I started with the iPhone 3gs and had every one since then all the way up to the 6s. The Note 5 was my first Android phone and I liked the customization android allowed you to have and ended up sticking with it. However I quickly realized when it came time for a new OS version to be released that I missed Apples update process for their phones. So when google announced the Pixel it seemed like the perfect phone and the closest to the Apple experience you could get on Android while also having all the benefits of the Android OS. I also like how I have had my Pixel XL since April now and the phone still runs just as quick as day one. Where as on my Samsung phones they all seemed to develop a lag over time.
All that being said I like my Pixel XL so much that I don't know if I will end up getting a Pixel XL 2 or end up waiting for the Pixel XL 3? If I do wait this will be the first phone in about 7-8 years that I have kept for more than a year.
All that being said I like my Pixel XL so much that I don't know if I will end up getting a Pixel XL 2 or end up waiting for the Pixel XL 3? If I do wait this will be the first phone in about 7-8 years that I have kept for more than a year.
Orion78
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Ever since Ice cream sandwich, I've been on the stock Android side. I'll admit I'm tempted to get the Note 8 but Pure Google experience and fast updates is a large part on why I purchase from Google. Now you add great camera and better hardware, it just doesn't get any better.
matty032
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Pure Android is the only option for me. I've had skinned LG's and other phones which were ugly, and having double apps is stupid. At worst I would go with a Motorola which are not pure. They do mess up the settings menu somewhat. Either pixel or Motorola are the only options for me. It would be a small disappointment to have to go with the Motorola. That being said I will sit out the pixel 2 and wait for the three to come out I want to get at least two years out of my first generation XL.
Mike Dee: "What I'm wondering is, does the fact that it offers a pure Android experience and fast updates make it the major motivator in your decision to buy it? "
That's the major reason I have the Pixel but, of course, the fact that it's an excellent phone with minimal bloat is a factor, too. It helps that while some people have nothing but problems with Pixels, with Android 8, and with life in general I don't. Everything works for me.
That's the major reason I have the Pixel but, of course, the fact that it's an excellent phone with minimal bloat is a factor, too. It helps that while some people have nothing but problems with Pixels, with Android 8, and with life in general I don't. Everything works for me.
D13H4RD2L1V3
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If I bought a Pixel, it would be for the following;
- Fast timely updates both for the OS and security patches in a consistent manner. Only Blackberry and Nokia so far can compete with the latter. Samsung is better than last time but they’re less consistent. Everyone else needs to step it up.
- HDR+ computational photography. Arguably one of the very best forms of automatic post-processing and I would be interested to see how it can evolve.
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