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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #120 on: September 27, 2018, 01:17:15 PM »


Google Home Hub ("Charcoal" color.)

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #121 on: September 29, 2018, 03:42:42 PM »




Third-gen Chromecast with Bluetooth and better Wi-Fi.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #122 on: September 29, 2018, 04:02:56 PM »
The new detachable Pixelbook (codename Nocturne) will officially be called "Google Pixel Slate."

For $500 something dollar phone the Oneplus 6 t is where it's at, honestly. Great value it seems.

Yup. Past gens it feels like they always messed up 1-2 things, but this one looks like a keeper.

If there a rumored price for the detachable chrome book? I can use a <counts> 5th laptop.
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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #123 on: September 29, 2018, 04:43:35 PM »
Not really. There's been a jumble of rumors, one from a while ago is that one of the Pixelbooks would be "lower cost" and around $500, but no one's sure which one that could apply to, or if it's true. I believe the detachable (Pixel Slate) has a 3000 x 2000 resolution, which probably won't be super cheap though.


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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #125 on: October 02, 2018, 01:27:48 AM »


Bundle leak.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #126 on: October 02, 2018, 08:35:56 PM »
that thing looks terrible, kind of like something someone would put up their vagina...

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #127 on: October 03, 2018, 01:21:34 AM »


Pixel Slate specs.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #128 on: October 04, 2018, 12:35:27 PM »


"Sand" color leak.

5 days to go!

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #129 on: October 05, 2018, 07:30:29 PM »


Pixel 3 XL retail box leak.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #130 on: October 05, 2018, 07:34:53 PM »
Is that icon size the default for AOSP? My new Moto G6 has all the icons tiny (plus installed bloatware like Facebook by default) and it's driving me crazy after having the stock-Android icon size be like that photo.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #131 on: October 05, 2018, 07:47:05 PM »
They actually used to be much bigger believe it or not.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #132 on: October 05, 2018, 08:34:40 PM »
They actually used to be much bigger believe it or not.

Really? I'm not sure if it's screen size or the OEM/mobile company changing the size, but after having them be iPhone app sized (not sure if you get what I mean) on my G4, my G6 being super tiny (but having space for like 50+ apps per "page") while nice, is a little annoying since I'm used to the "default"/AOSP size. I can't seem to find a UI setting for it (like displaying the battery status % and milliseconds on the clock). It's driving me crazy.

(Along with not knowing [due to XDA navigation being a hot-mess of unusable] if this variant is able to be flashed stock to get rid of the fucking bloatware on the recovery partition. I like Android, but Jesus the OEM cancer each installs...)

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #133 on: October 05, 2018, 08:51:39 PM »
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Pixel 3 XL retail box leak.
that notch is fucking hideous. it is worse than the iPhone ones.


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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #134 on: October 05, 2018, 10:04:39 PM »
They actually used to be much bigger believe it or not.

Really? I'm not sure if it's screen size or the OEM/mobile company changing the size, but after having them be iPhone app sized (not sure if you get what I mean) on my G4, my G6 being super tiny (but having space for like 50+ apps per "page") while nice, is a little annoying since I'm used to the "default"/AOSP size. I can't seem to find a UI setting for it (like displaying the battery status % and milliseconds on the clock). It's driving me crazy.

(Along with not knowing [due to XDA navigation being a hot-mess of unusable] if this variant is able to be flashed stock to get rid of the fucking bloatware on the recovery partition. I like Android, but Jesus the OEM cancer each installs...)

You should be able to install an alternate launcher and adjust the size there, no root needed.

And yeah, stock/Google Android 4.0-4.3 had "standard" size icons, then it jumped in size for 4.4-6.0 (I think?), then when the first Pixel launched they reined it back in.

I wasn't on board with the circle icons at first, but adaptive icons are a huge step forward and two weeks ago the last of my apps finally updated with support. Going forward, apps can have whatever icon shape or size the launcher can dream up (provided they expose it to users.)

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #135 on: October 06, 2018, 11:12:50 AM »
Leak: "Sand" is actually going to be called "Not Pink" and be exclusive to the 64 GB models.

Also, every Pixel 3 preorder comes with a free wireless charging Pixel Stand. The front of the device also leaked:


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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #136 on: October 06, 2018, 10:52:34 PM »
Man Google suck at hardware - third iteration of the Pixel and the bezels and notch are bigger than a $200 Chinese phone

Also smh at selling a Chromecast and mini Google Home as a "Smart TV kit" rather than anything with Android TV on it. Just kill it already

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #137 on: October 07, 2018, 01:49:47 PM »


New Pixelbook Pen color leak.







Pixel Slate and attachable keyboard render leak. (Here's where the rounded keys from earlier in the thread ended up.)

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #138 on: October 07, 2018, 01:52:55 PM »
Pixel Slate having Duo but not Chrome OS overall is some dumb shit.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #139 on: October 08, 2018, 08:52:36 PM »
11am Eastern tomorrow, brehs!

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #140 on: October 09, 2018, 03:16:50 AM »


11th hour Google Pixel Slate render leak.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Oct. 9]
« Reply #141 on: October 09, 2018, 11:00:25 AM »


Here we go!

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Live]
« Reply #142 on: October 09, 2018, 11:23:16 AM »
Pixel 3, Home Hub, and Pixel Slate officially announced. Details forthcoming.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Live]
« Reply #143 on: October 09, 2018, 11:51:21 AM »
Google Home Hub is $149.

Google Pixel Slate is $599.

Preorderers for either get three months of YouTube TV for free.

Pixel Slate keyboard and cover is $199.

Pixelbook Pen (in the new color) is still available at $99.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Live]
« Reply #144 on: October 09, 2018, 11:53:49 AM »
https://store.google.com/config/pixel_3

Pixel 3 (64 GB) - $799
Pixel 3 (128 GB) - $899
Pixel 3 XL (64 GB) - $899
Pixel 3 XL (128 GB) - $999

They're fucking crazy with these prices. Why not just keep it the same as last year? Lmao. Guess we're waiting until Gen 4 for this line to take off.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Live]
« Reply #146 on: October 09, 2018, 12:08:43 PM »
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Pixel 3 (128 GB) - $899

Clearly White ordered, arriving October 22-23. :rejoice

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Live]
« Reply #147 on: October 09, 2018, 12:29:39 PM »
That Slate looks neat.  Chrome OS though...has that gotten better?
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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Live]
« Reply #148 on: October 09, 2018, 12:38:36 PM »
Pixel Slate looks nice. I’ll wait for reviews—I’d be sticking with the low-end model because I don’t need this and I at least need to pretend to be responsible. I have too many computers:

MBP 2017
MacBook 2017 (I bought it in like April. They didn’t do a new model this year right?)
HP Spectre 2-in-1
HP Omen gaming laptop
iPad
Work MBP (2015 I think)

I think that’s it. I listed the iPad because it’s the one I use most.
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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Live]
« Reply #149 on: October 09, 2018, 01:52:21 PM »
How is it better?
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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Live]
« Reply #150 on: October 09, 2018, 02:53:56 PM »


😍

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes [Event: Live]
« Reply #151 on: October 09, 2018, 07:13:40 PM »
that pixel 3 notch is so much better than iphone notch

when even fucking google designs products better than apple :dead
what are you smoking bro?

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #152 on: October 09, 2018, 07:52:56 PM »










:yeshrug im not a fan of the new pixel. Def a bit dorky relative to other flagship phones and, despite loving the S9s looks, you won't catch me buying a Samsung phone (dat bloatware). idgaf about having a top quality camera so it's been a 7 plus for me.
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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #153 on: October 09, 2018, 08:13:45 PM »
Base spec Pixel 3 is being debuted at more than twice the price of a 7 Plus here (1200AUD vs ~500AUD). 7 plus is the same res with a larger screen, significantly better battery, better looks, and an sd slot. Pixel 3 has a p-oled screen, slightly better chipset and better camera. Google aren't making a great case for that premium pricing imo. I would be surprised if Pie runs noticeably better on a Pixel 3.

Edit: Compared to the S9+ this is embarrassing. If i was gonna spend dumb money on a prem phone I prob would consider Samsung just 'cause the specs and design are that damn good, and it's still cheaper than the base spec Pixel :lol. I'd make an exception for the bloatware. Pixel is seemingly reserved for a very special set of google fanboys.
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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #154 on: October 09, 2018, 08:29:28 PM »
Chromecast 2018 adds support for 1080p60 and is once again $35. Later in the year it will also gain Chromecast Audio functionality, turning a TV into another set of speakers that can be added to a multi-room group for music or podcast playback.

Under the hood, it's officially certified for Bluetooth, which might come into play if Google decides to make a Chromecast remote device in the future.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #155 on: October 09, 2018, 08:35:02 PM »
That Slate looks neat.  Chrome OS though...has that gotten better?

Android and Linux support isn't 100% smooth yet, but it's pretty close and massively increases the value proposition of a Chromebook. Google is also in the process of certifying their Chrome OS devices for Windows 10 dual boot functionality, which will probably hit next year.

If you get a Chromebook with that support, that's one device that can run apps for three OSes out of the box, with support for a fourth on its way. If you think the hardware is worth the price, the OS is rapidly becoming less of a con and more of a pro.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #156 on: October 09, 2018, 09:12:27 PM »
That pixel is not impressive at all, even less so than what apple offered considering Apple came out with the Max this year.

However, where google does impress is with their A.I/assistant integration. That hold call/screen feature is very nice. Apple needs to catch up with shit like that.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #157 on: October 09, 2018, 10:33:39 PM »
Google Assistant :rejoice

Nest :rejoice

Machine Learning :rejoice

Call Screening :rejoice

Google Photos :rejoice

Titan Security :rejoice

Digital Wellbeing :rejoice

Google Home App Redesign :rejoice

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #158 on: October 09, 2018, 11:43:44 PM »
:drudge News roundup! :drudge

Call Screen will let Pixel users see who's calling and what they want before answering

Smart Compose comes to Gmail for Android as Pixel exclusive

Pixel 3 first impressions: Probably the best "small" smartphone in years

Google aims to create 'closed loop' for user data with new Titan Security mobile chip

'Home View' and redesigned Google Home app will make smart devices easier to access

Google Home app gets smart home controls, intelligent actions, and household sharing

Google Photos Live Albums automatically uploads your best photos to your Home Hub

Pixel Stand charges your phone and more for $79

Google Duplex rolls out starting in November on Pixel phones

Pixel USB Type-C earbuds now available on the Google Store for $30

Google reveals minor third-generation Chromecast update with multi-room audio support

Nest Learning Thermostat now comes in three new finishes

Pixel 3 owners get free full-size photo uploads until January 31, 2022

Google's AR Stickers app is now Playground, with four new 'Playmoji' packs

Moment Photo cases are now available for the Pixel 3, Moment Pro app offers 20% discount (3 days only)

Google Lens on Pixel 3 gains deeper camera app integration, offline availability

Pixel Stand impressions: Google's renewed interest in wireless charging delivers a clever surprise

DisplayMate says the Pixel 3 XL display gets an 'A+ Rating'

Google offering select customers $50 store credit with Pixel 3 pre-order

Pixel Slate impressions: Android tablets are dead, long live Chromebooks

Google now offers smart home product bundles at a discount

Google's Pixel 3 has plenty of new and upcoming camera features

The Pixel 3's Google Camera brings a new UI, RAW support, and a new panorama mode [APK Download]









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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #159 on: October 09, 2018, 11:53:15 PM »











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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #160 on: October 10, 2018, 12:44:29 AM »
If you love Google stuff so much, why don’t you interview with them?
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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #161 on: October 10, 2018, 01:00:28 AM »
If you love Google stuff so much, why don’t you interview with them?

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« Reply #162 on: October 10, 2018, 01:07:39 AM »
If you love Google stuff so much, why don’t you interview with them?

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Good luck! Is it a phone thing or a full loop?
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You’re going to do great!
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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #165 on: October 10, 2018, 10:11:54 AM »
I had a friend intern at their human resources department in Mountain View, so if you need some sort of reference or just a friendly person to chat with, I can pass along her information to you Tasty.
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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #166 on: October 10, 2018, 01:18:30 PM »
I had a friend intern at their human resources department in Mountain View, so if you need some sort of reference or just a friendly person to chat with, I can pass along her information to you Tasty.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #167 on: October 10, 2018, 02:12:28 PM »
You probably won't need help with your interview. Your tenure on thebore.com should more than qualify you.
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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #168 on: October 10, 2018, 05:36:52 PM »


Fucking insane.


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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #170 on: October 14, 2018, 12:00:53 PM »
Which Pixel 3 features are coming to older Pixel phones (and which will remain exclusive)

Good amount of stuff for both, and the Pixel 3 exclusives mostly make sense (being hardware based and using the Visual Core more.)


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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #172 on: October 14, 2018, 01:13:01 PM »
Which Pixel 3 features are coming to older Pixel phones (and which will remain exclusive)

Good amount of stuff for both, and the Pixel 3 exclusives mostly make sense (being hardware based and using the Visual Core more.)
Nice, I'm fine sticking with my Pixel 2 XL. Motion auto focus and super res zoom are the only Pixel 3 exclusive features I'll be missing out on.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #173 on: October 14, 2018, 01:28:33 PM »
Yeah, they're doing pretty good by old Pixel owners. Good stuff.

Ugh I can't believe my Pixel 3 won't be here for 8 days. :fbm

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #174 on: October 14, 2018, 03:08:14 PM »


Yo yo yo yo this shit isn't even color graded or using any kind of extra lens either. I'm drooling at the possibilities. :drool

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #175 on: October 15, 2018, 03:38:37 PM »
Google is adding external microphone support to its camera app on Pixel phones

In-depth Pixel 3 XL display test puts Google in the same ballpark as Samsung and Apple

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The Absolute Color Accuracy of the Pixel 3 XL is Truly Impressive… and very likely considerably better than any mobile display, monitor, TV or UHD TV that you have.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #176 on: October 15, 2018, 04:09:03 PM »


Holy shit those photo comparisons. :o Pixel 3 is a true generational leap.

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #177 on: October 16, 2018, 01:26:50 AM »
Got my $50 Google Store credit... notification :rejoice

Pixel Stand incoming... in 4-6 weeks :rejoice

Moment case here Friday :rejoice

Pixel 3 here Monday :rejoice

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #178 on: October 16, 2018, 03:04:37 AM »
tasty, did you go for the xl or regular?

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Re: Google Hardware Thread · Pixels, Nests, and Homes
« Reply #179 on: October 16, 2018, 03:10:48 AM »
I just figured out it's the iPhone of Android.