I am using square home and haven't noticed any performance issues at all. I was actually a fan of the Pixel launchers simplicity but after taking the time to get this set up I can't see going back.
First wave only some got dark mode. I have heard it might be three weeks before the next wave rolls out. I am hoping though that it comes through quicker. Dark mode for everything is what I've been waiting for.
When I first got the phone the battery got me through a full day without a struggle. Now, unfortunately that isn't the case. I have to do a mid day or evening top off. I would still buy this phone again in a heartbeat though.
Dark mode on messages everything blends together. The colors that you are forced to use are terrible. I wanted to love this, I couldn't wait to go back. Pulse has spoiled me though.
I had a beautiful system wide dark theme back when I got my first Windows Phone. It still amazes me that Android still doesn't have this. That is the one feature that I still miss.
I am tempted to upgrade but only because I am impulsive. I am in the wired headphone preference camp. A bigger battery could have made me a sure buyer. Battery life is my one negative with the Pixel and they made it smaller on the new one!
The only thing that could tempt me is reviews citing great battery life on the pixel 2. My pixel makes it through half a day which just isn't good enough. I wish I could get the xl but it won't work with my needs at work.
I had the same issue on my htc 10 and it's one of the reasons I got the Pixel. I couldn't figure it not no matter what I tried. Pixel is decent so far, not great, hopefully it won't take a nose dive.
It's funny how everyone gets used to what they use. I cannot type on an iPhone keyboard for the life of me. I was a big fan of Swiftkey but the theme that I was using isn't available anymore. I am back to a black Gboard with key outlines now. It's a great keyboard to type on but predictive...
The size was what made me get it. I need something that fits in my shirt pocket at work and this is perfect. At first coming from my htc 10 the .2 inches was very noticable. Now I'm used to it and love it.