Recent content by Desertnate

Are there any other tricks to get this feature when running Oreo on an unlocked phone? I had developer options running prior to the upgrades and the different icons still aren't an option for me. A long press on the system settings only gets me battery, wifi, and data usage options.

No screen protector here, but then again I've never used one and never had an issues. I'm pretty easy on my phones. I clean up the screen with a microfiber towel or a glass cleaning towel. The screen on my Pixel seem to clean up easier than any phone I've ever had...even when new.

I've typed quite a bit over the last week or two with the phone and not experienced any lag using the native Google keyboard. Could the lag issues be from a setting on the keyboard or something going on in the app at the same time you're typing?

Another very satisfied owner of a Pixel here. I'm coming from a Galaxy S5, which even when new didn't impress me much. Comparing the two phones is like comparing a YMCA youth league baseball team to the Indians or Cubs. Where the Galaxy S5 was a poorly built, inconsistently performing...

I've been using the Spigen Rugged Armor on my Pixel for a couple of days now and I really like it. I don't place a whole lot of weight on appearances for my phone or cases, but I do find it nice looking. The TPU is soft and textured just right so it isn't slippery. It adds very little bulk...

While I've never dunked a phone or had a direct hit from a beverage, I am still a little concerned. I frequently exercise with my phone either on an arm holster or tucked into the back of my cycling jersey. It gets exposed to moisture from sweat and there is a chance of being rained on. With...

This is how pre-orders work, and the lack of availability for some shows how successful it is. Today was the release date, that hasn't been a secret. No body except for select media outlets and the guys in Australia whose provider jumped the gun on shipping received their phones until...

The huge bezels are definitely strange, and the one design element I really don't like. There is a lot of wasted space between the bezels and the dock/navigation button area on the bottom of the screen. If you're going to make them that large, then put speakers or capacitive buttons on there...

Performance and build quality are far more important to me than a particular brand. As long as it isn't some fly-by-night company of questionable reputation, I couldn't care less. I just don't get how some people get hung up on specific brands regardless of the type of product.

Pixel for me no question. I'm not a fan of big phones. For reading, watching video, and playing games I have a tablet and don't need/want to do that on my phone.

I really like most of everything I've seen on this phone...except for one thing. The bezels are rather large and since they don't house capacitive function buttons like the HTC 10 and Galaxy phones, you end up loosing quite a bit of screen real estate. I like 5"-ish phones, but in this case...

I'll give it a shot. Posted via the Android Central App

A few months ago, I installed Widget Locker to prevent my phone from dialing 911 while it was in my pocket. It solved that problem, but created a whole different set of problems due to the phone coming unlocked and doing what ever it feel like while pocketed. Today I realized that despite...

It works the same in my VW. I can make calls and play music via Bluetooth without ever touching the phone. All I did was pair the phone to the car and it's worked flawlessly.

That was one of the first things I turned off when I bought the phone. It still comes on in my pocket when receiving texts and calls.