So don’t buy it.
I’m so confused as to why all these comments of people having miserable pixel experiences continue to use them. I’ve had the 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7. Pros of it existed. While certain ones have had minor issues for me, they’ve mostly been great devices to have. Amongst other wowing features, I’m always forced to take the group photos amongst a sea of iPhone users.
If you hate them, leave! iPhones are great too.
People just like to complain, or jump on the “shit on x” bandwagon for imaginary Internet points. I had the pixel 6, then 7, and I was happy with both. I did come from the blackberry Key2… Which was my favorite phone. I’d still be using it if it wasn’t so outdated :(
I don’t see nothin’ wrong with a little bump ‘n grind.
Okay for real, is there any upside to pixel phones? My buddy had like, 3 6 pros cause they kept breaking, and just in general I feel like I’ve only heard negative things (speaking as a Samsung user)
I’ve had a 6 pro for 2 years and it’s been pretty flawless shrug. Only problem I have is when I charge with the pixel stand, the WiFi cuts out frequently.
You don’t have to wait around for your phone manufacturer to decide that you can have a new feature.
I used to have a OnePlus and it usually took quite a while to get new features, half of which weren’t included anyway. The most annoying one (to me) is that some apps would use the material you auto coloring and Oxygen OS (The version of Android OnePlus uses) didn’t include the ability to customize the coloring so the only way you could change the color was by changing your wallpaper (or a kinda jank app).
What is a rug anyway? It seems like every pixel has some sort of weird “don’t worry about it” QC issue.
Google has no QC department
It has: the pixel owners. It’s a beta tester program.
This is why I tend to like the “a” models more. They are usually the phones from the previous year with some of the personality ironed out.
At least they were the last time I bought one, but that was a 4a, and I have literally not found a reason to upgrade it to anything since then. I will use it until it dies.
I had to return a Pixel 6 I bought because 5G works only on the region the phone was sold in 🤦 what a load of BS. Even 4G+ wouldn’t work!
That’s more of a band issue, different regions operate on various frequencies. Buy the phone from your region or make sure it supports the necessary bands on your network before buying.
Well, If they made the perfect phone you wouldn’t have to buy a new one!
Google like to hide easter eggs in their products. This is the easter egg this time around
If Casetify made phones they would have the same Easter eggs.
I understood that reference.
With the Pixel 2 you mustn’t update the camera app because that physically bricks the camera
I had that happen to my pixel 2 dropped that for an iPhone 12 Pro
Huh, I’ve got the Pixel 2 XL and updated the Camera app with no issue. I guess it’s just the normal Pixel 2?
The Pixel 2 XL had a blueish tint to the screen which meant I could get it very cheap but they fixed the issue in a software update.
Still waiting on them to release a new Pixel that doesn’t suck. I just want one with a rear fingerprint sensor. Is that so much to ask?
C H E A P
Well yeah… that’s what we thought they were, which is why it’s worrying.
“Don’t worry, that lump on your neck is just thyroid cancer”
If it’s too thin. Isn’t the solution to make it slightly thicker?
The real solution is to make it even thinner and just remove those unsightly components!
Should have picked flush fit thyroid instead of the regular lump one. :)
“Not to worry, it’s quite treatable in most cases! Not yours, but most!”
“We forgot to take into account the thickness of components when trying to make the phone thinner for you.” [Google, basically]
They messed up and somehow built things to the total thickness spec and not the inside of the case specs it honestly sounds like.
“Dany sort of forgot about the thickness.”
”Nothing to worry about, just some bad engineering”
“We f’d up, but hopefully it won’t fail before the end of the warranty period. Hopefully.”
Designed to fail just out of warranty 😂
So I went and checked. That thing retails for €1100 around here. And I don’t know about you guys, but when I buy a phone that costs that kinda money I expect a solid piece of hardware. Not something where the manufacturer decided to skimp out of rigidity because they were being cheap. Not because of some aesthetic choice, no this is just cheap.
And they expect these things to last 7 years? Yeah right.
Google wouldn’t even support the phone for 7 years anyway
I should add that I took the price of the 8 Pro here. As the Pro is the big shot flagship model here.
And they expect these things to last 7 years? Yeah right.
One of the possibilities I semi-unironically expressed was that Google is willing to promise 8 years of software updates because judging by their track record, there won’t be any Pixel 8s left alive after year 5, which means there won’t be any customers to complain when they break that promise.
my 4y/o pixel 3 is Definity hitting a lot of programed/planned obsolescence.
Given Google’s track record they’ll just cancel the pixel line and say no more updates after year 2
You just triggered memories of the Nexus 5. Loved that phone. But alas Google stopped supporting it after like 2.5 years.
That was my all time favourite phone
Ditto. So light and easy to handle.
Unfortunately the power button gave up as well.
I still use mine as an OBD2 display! Luckily the app is old as the hills too, idk if I’d be able to get the play store working right.
I’d buy an iPhone for that money tbh
The Pixel 8 starts at €699.
€729 in this country. The pro model is €1100. Either way, this is not acceptable for an expensive piece of hardware that we are expected to carry on our person at all times.
I think that’s similar to the combined cost of all the smartphones I’ve owned, over more than a decade
They have their A line of phones that get released at a later date, usually like half the price. But I don’t know if they’re releasing an 8A or not. Also that’s the unlocked / full price, not with a carrier discount and stuff
Verizon just gave me $800 for a Pixel 5 to upgrade to a Pixel 8 for $869 (before trade in) over 3 years.
So I’m paying like $1.60 a month for the Pixel 8. If I have to take that back due to an issue screen, I will continue to appreciate my $60 Pixel.
That does not mean this issue is ok, just that my circumstances (and anyone willing to run Verizon) should see if they can get a steal via an old used phone traded in for basically a new phone.
Verizon just gave me $800 for a Pixel 5 to upgrade to a Pixel 8 for $869 (before trade in) over 3 years.
First of all, Pixel 8 is only $700 from Google, so you might as well shave off $169 from that promo value. You’re really only getting a value of $631. A used Pixel 5 is about $130 on eBay right now, so that takes you down to $501 of bonus ‘value’.
My Pixel 8 on launch also came with free pixel buds pro. That’s another $200 ‘value’ you missed out on from buying at retail. But since that promo is over we’ll just ignore that.
So I’m paying like $1.60 a month for the Pixel 8. If I have to take that back due to an issue screen, I will continue to appreciate my $60 Pixel.
That’s great. I hope you verified on your bill that you are actually getting the promo. If so, be very careful to stay on a compatible plan for 3 years. It’s not easy to even tell which plans are compatible as a customer. I hope also that you are on a plan you originally needed, and no cheaper pricing becomes available. Trade-in promos with Verizon often require a ‘premium’ data plan which are $10-20 more than the base plans. If you had to be on the unlimited ultimate for the promo That immediately eats up all that savings you think you are getting. Unlimited Plus eats up half of it.
Then, if you decide you want to upgrade before the 3 years is up, you lose the entire remaining promo credits. Upgrade after a year? Guess what, you’re paying $533 to buy out the rest of your promo. Your ‘bonus’ value disappeared. Want to upgrade in 2 years? Pay $266 for the privilege.
That does not mean this issue is ok, just that my circumstances (and anyone willing to run Verizon) should see if they can get a steal via an old used phone raded in for basically a new phone.
It has not and never has been worth locking into a cell contract, honestly. Verizon has you by the balls and they know it. I genuinely hope everything works out perfectly but the tiniest wrench in your plan can instantly make you lose any savings you thought you were getting. And if your promo falls off for any reason, it’s normal to take multiple months, with multi-hour long phone calls to get it corrected. It takes a minimum of 2 months before Verizon will do a correction, the promo correction takes a week to be reviewed, they can be denied for the tiniest thing, and if it takes more than a month for you to notice the promo fell off after leaving a grandfathered plan a normal rep cannot put it back on for you.
You may FEEL like you paid $60 but that’s just the pricing model and marketing working!
Did you get your pixel 5 for free?
Cause if you didn’t you paid them more than $60.
You have them $60 and a working paid off phone.
Let’s say that it’s worth $350- you paid $410 and signed a contract that means you can’t leave for 3 years or you’ll pay full price.
this. verizon is not about to give you a phone for basically free. they want to make bank too.
why would i trade in my older phone for one that has dents in the screen from components pressing against it, anyway? they could offer to pay me and i’d refuse lmao
I wonder if I could buy one for €500 and tell them not to worry about the rest.
So they were to cheap to put in a metal shield between components and screen.
Or were they too INNOVATIVE???
Pennies in quantities of millions adds up, but that is why you just up the price of the phone $5 and no one cares.
They did that too, several times.
There is a thin copper plate between the screen and components. In some of the teardowns of phones with these bumps, the copper plate was punctured by the components…
The sad part is the things poking through the screen were designed as leaf springs to keep from the screen pressing onto the components. at least that’s what it looks like.
But then the phone would be a metal sheet thicker oh no
Has anyone actually seen these issues with their own eyes or are we just astroturfing? I have such a phone and the bumps are so small I didn’t notice until I saw someone else’s picture and knew what to look for. It’s a non-issue unless your expectations are set by headlines.
you actually seen these issue and you ask if anybody actually seen these issues. the answer is you.
on the other hand if i buy a phone for that price range i kinda expect it to be bumpless.
Excited to see the scathing YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook videos about the downfall of Android. JerryRigEverything, Milo, Carter, Linus, the whole lot. Spending 15+ minutes about how this is a disgrace and no one should buy this phone and any person that did is just dumb. I’m especially excited for Reddit reactions. ‘Android’s dead.’ ‘EU save us.’ ‘This is why Android fans are sheep.’
Bless your heart.
What world do you live in lol
The bumps are free
Studded for your pleasure. Finger massage bumps may increase over time. - Google
It doubles as a vibrator. Just have your SO call you and you’re having VR sex. -Someone at Google
I hope it doesn’t cause the display to Pixel8
Those are just my sugar lumps.
They look so good, that’s why I keep 'em in the front.
You glorious bastard. Take your updoot and piss off.
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Spez is 3rd party apps father
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