Google Pixel phones - news, updates

[editor]

Still there

View attachment 450136

Message Google. Their support is excellent,

 

[Throbbing Angel]

So,
What are we all using our free Gemini subscriptions for?

I haven't tried it out yet but the weekend looms, so I will.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Still there

View attachment 450136

FYI and just in case anyone else experienced this, it was sorted out by clearing out the cache and then the app data for the Play store.

Widely seen issue apparently. Cause unknown from what I've read.

 

[Chz]

Supposedly the deal ended quickly because Google had never intended for the 30% discount and the enhanced trade-in to stack.
It does seem ridiculous that the trade-in value for my 2 year old, banged up phone was £15 shy of what I paid for it in the first place, and then a 30% discount on top.
But hey-ho. Joined up thinking has never been a Google forte.

 

[hiccup]

I just upgraded from a Pixel 4a to an 8a, as GiffGaff were doing them for £350.

So far the only noticeable differences are that it's bigger and heavier, and has some AI stuff that I'm unlikely to use.

 

[Chz]

You're a bit stuck on phone size. The 8a is the smallest Android that's not a steaming pile of crap, and the iPhone 16 is only very slightly smaller.

Sony used to do a small phone built premium, but no-one bought it and they stopped. I think they expect people who want a small phone to stump up for the foldables.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

My Pixel 9 Pro XL has just arrived, much earlier than expected. I'm trying to be very disciplined and not open it until I get the trade in kit and check they really are going to give me that much for an old P30

Supposedly the deal ended quickly because Google had never intended for the 30% discount and the enhanced trade-in to stack.
It does seem ridiculous that the trade-in value for my 2 year old, banged up phone was £15 shy of what I paid for it in the first place, and then a 30% discount on top.
But hey-ho. Joined up thinking has never been a Google forte.

This makes sense. Did seem too good to be true. As I've said, I wasn't going to upgrade for a good while, but this seemed to go a deal to pass up, even if I was very indulgent and got an XL.

 

[BassJunkie]

I think that I've had my Pixel 6 for 3 years now. In the past I would be itching to upgrade. But I still revel in what a good phone this is. The camera is certainly good enough for my purposes, and the battery is currently still lasting an entire day.

I think what prompted me to get the Pixel 6 was it was my first phone with 5G. I'm not aware of any new developments of such significance that would prompt me to upgrade recently.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a sucker for new, shiny gadgets. But this is costing me £8 a month at the moment.

 

[MBV]

I usually change Pixel every 3 generations so I've had Nexus 5X, Pixel 3 and now my current 6.

The recent deal was very tempting but like BassJunkie my 6 is doing everything it needs to and I can forgive the slightly flakey finger print reader and occasional random restart whilst I'm sleeping.

 

[Chz]

I think what prompted me to get the Pixel 6 was it was my first phone with 5G. I'm not aware of any new developments of such significance that would prompt me to upgrade recently.

The latest phones can at least use 5G without it being harsh on battery life. It's not much, but I always had it disabled on my Pixel 7 for the drain. I've left it on for the Pixel 9 and it still has better battery life than the 7.

 

[BassJunkie]

The latest phones can at least use 5G without it being harsh on battery life. It's not much, but I always had it disabled on my Pixel 7 for the drain. I've left it on for the Pixel 9 and it still has better battery life than the 7.

I'm must confess that hasn't occurred to me.

When I am trying to save battery the first thing I switch off is Bluetooth.

Then wonder why my headphones have stopped working.

 

[Sweet FA]

Recent convert here (8 Pro) after swearing by Samsung since forever.

A couple of months in and so far very happy - does everything a phone should + that camera.

 

[Sweet FA]

Though why doesn't it have a 'burst shot' function? (Or does it & I've just not found it editor?)

I needed the few shots before this

 

[editor]

Though why doesn't it have a 'burst shot' function? (Or does it & I've just not found it editor?)

I needed the few shots before this

View attachment 451528

It's call Top Shot

Take photos & pick your best shot with Top Shot - Pixel Camera Help

Use Top Shot to take photos and save frames from a motion photo. With Top Shot, you can also pick your favorite shot. Learn how to open the Camera App.

support.google.com

 

[Fez909]

I've just ordered a Pixel 9. Got it for £522 from Voxi (no trade in or contract required).

Still going for a few days if anyone is interested: Buy Google Pixel 9 Smartphone | Pay Monthly Phone | VOXI Mobile

Voxi also do really good SIM only deals. I've been using them for a few years. Aimed at teens but perfect for me. Unlimited social media and a high enough data allowance that it might as well be unlimited to me, for £10/month, cancel at any time.

I realise this sounds like an ad but I promise I don't work for them

 

[UnderOpenSky]

I've just ordered a Pixel 9. Got it for £522 from Voxi (no trade in or contract required).

Still going for a few days if anyone is interested: Buy Google Pixel 9 Smartphone | Pay Monthly Phone | VOXI Mobile

Voxi also do really good SIM only deals. I've been using them for a few years. Aimed at teens but perfect for me. Unlimited social media and a high enough data allowance that it might as well be unlimited to me, for £10/month, cancel at any time.

I realise this sounds like an ad but I promise I don't work for them

It's great what a tenner a month buys you now, means it's much easier to pick and choose.

I'm still waiting for my trade in to be confirmed before I open mine. Stupidly googled the company and saw loads of negative reviews, but of course people are less likely to post when it goes well.

 

[editor]

I've been surprised by just how essential the temperature tool has become, now that we're heading into the winter flu/fever season!

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Well there's no doubt that the 9 Pro XL is a very nice phone, but also possibly the most underwhelming upgrade yet. Mind you I wasn't unhappy with a bog standard 6. The trade in took ages, but I got a very surprising £260 for the P30 with a defective GPS, so with the discount I've basically paid £500 for it.


That said I've not really left the house much or gone anywhere nice, so I've not had a chance to test the camera. The face recognition seems a fair bit better, so I can see myself using it more. The phone generally seems a little faster, but I never thought the 6 felt slow, unlike my cheap work Samsung.


I've used Nova Launcher for years, so combined with restoring apps from the old phone, it's really like not a lot has changed. However I can't see me replacing this for a good long time.


Which is good as even just signing into all my apps and setting up authenticators has been a pain in ass. Especially you Microsoft. Miss a setting when restoring and you've got to uninstall the app. And you've still got to set up 365 push MFA again regardless.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

I've been surprised by just how essential the temperature tool has become, now that we're heading into the winter flu/fever season!

It's literally got a warning telling you not to use it for this.



But if it works ..

 

[editor]

It's literally got a warning telling you not to use it for this.

View attachment 453499

But if it works ..

I use it via the Fitbit app where it had a screen for capturing your body temperature.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

I use it via the Fitbit app where it had a screen for capturing your body temperature.

I'm sure it's just legal fluff