Recent content by pixiedroid

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    What was Google thinking

    Just get a Samsung. Don't get a Pixel, problem solved. No one is forcing you to buy a Pixel. Are you a Samsung fan trolling the Pixel subforum?
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    What was Google thinking

    In place of SD card, Google offers UNLIMITED photo storage. I find it easier to backup and transfer photos in the cloud. Also, those back up photos are BOTH accessible through the browser (photos.google.com) and phone. And to be honest, SD card is actually very annoying. Attaching a flash...
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    What was Google thinking

    In place of SD card, Google offers UNLIMITED photo storage. I find it easier to backup and transfer photos in the cloud. Also, those back up photos are BOTH accessible through the browser (photos.google.com) and phone. For music, Google also allows up to 50,000 songs uploaded to your account...
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    Considering switch from iPhone to Pixel

    had to revise my response since I realized you are not from the US. Are there any carriers there that have Demo phones? As for the ringtone, you can use your own mp3 files. Go t storage>explore and you will see a "ringtones" folder there, and you put your mp3 file You also get unlimited photo...
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    Google Pixel

    Re: Google Piexel The Pixel has excellent battery. One thing I found that drains my battery when I'm using it is web browsing. Must be the screen. But heavy browsing lasts me a day. If I limit my internet usage in my phone, I can sometimes stretch it up to 3-4 days
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    Google Pixel

    Re: Google Piexel What the heck. You need to report him to management
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    one month with my pixel

    Excellent shots there Peter. Seems that you are a natural photographer. Great compositions
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    one month with my pixel

    Google Photos is amazing. One perk for Pixel owners is the unlimited photo storage. You don't have to worry about backups anymore. Especially that backing up to the app is a breeze
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    Ok Pixel owners - the S8 is here. Who's jumping ship?

    never understood when people say the curved edges are pretty.
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    Your experience with the Pixel

    I thought I was the only one who dislike SD cards. I find USB-C flash drives (or usb A using the adapter provided with the Pixel) to be more convenient. I'm all about the cloud (non-critical files) and USB flash drives Also, SD cards tends to make storage/file explorer more confusing. When I...
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    Android equivalent to imessage?

    Google is phasing out SMS support for hangouts by May
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    Pixel 7.1.2 update

    Re: 7.1.2 update I bought mine in Google store, on Wifi and charger but I still don't have the OTA
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    Verizon Pixel XL - Where's the Bloatware!

    You only get the bloatware if you activate WITH yur Verizon sim. if you activate before putting in your seem, no Verizon bloatware
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    Ok Pixel owners - the S8 is here. Who's jumping ship?

    No Google Play store, just Galaxy apps and a ton of bloatware https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-34273