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Phones Google Pixel 2 / Google Pixel 2 XL
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Looks like we might have the pixel 2 before the iPhone X
You mean Announcement?
Seeing as there will likely be shipping delays like previous models?
More Pixel 2, but still no Pixel XL 2 leaks.Pixel 2 leak by Google?
Hard to say whether that's the Pixel 2 or the Nexus 6P. The antenna bands are in the exact same place as the Nexus 6P.Pixel 2 leak by Google?
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Cross-checking with this photo, it's hard to know, since the supposed Pixel 2 looks just like the Nexus 6P on the front.
https://9to5google.com/2017/08/07/g...coming-google-phones-bares-all-in-new-images/
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Can Google retain their smartphone photography lead with Pixel 2?
Apple's just announced a phone with a large sensor (83% more light than iPhone 7 with much larger pixels than before copying Google's strategy last year), hardware OIS, a large F/1.8 aperture, better image processing (including hardware based noise reduction) and 4K60 video.
Rumours of Pixel 2 currently suggest no OIS, F/2.0 aperture, the same sensor as last year and 4K30 video. Probably slightly tweaked HDR+ for the new Snapdragon 835 ISP.
I'm struggling to see how Google could retain their competitive advantage over Apple in the smartphone photography game this year?
Apple's just announced a phone with a large sensor (83% more light than iPhone 7 with much larger pixels than before copying Google's strategy last year), hardware OIS, a large F/1.8 aperture, better image processing (including hardware based noise reduction) and 4K60 video.
Rumours of Pixel 2 currently suggest no OIS, F/2.0 aperture, the same sensor as last year and 4K30 video. Probably slightly tweaked HDR+ for the new Snapdragon 835 ISP.
I'm struggling to see how Google could retain their competitive advantage over Apple in the smartphone photography game this year?
Verizon exclusive again this year? TBD:
https://twitter.com/RDR0b11/status/907691766786146304
If so, this is a fair argument:
https://twitter.com/RDR0b11/status/907692331054145536
https://twitter.com/RDR0b11/status/907691766786146304
If so, this is a fair argument:
https://twitter.com/RDR0b11/status/907692331054145536
Pixel XL 2 has hit FCC. No leaks with this one, but at least it's closer to launch.
http://www.droid-life.com/2017/09/13/lg-made-google-pixel-xl-2-hits-fcc/
http://www.droid-life.com/2017/09/13/lg-made-google-pixel-xl-2-hits-fcc/
OH SNAP!
It might not tell us much, but it means we're getting close!! Great find.
Imagine if Apple had this level of secrecy. I know, I know, the Pixel 2 is SO much smaller in production scale than the iPhone. That's why there's no leaks. But you could imagine how much more exciting the iPhone X would have been had we been in the dark completely.
Yep what is revealed here will sway me to either pixel 2 XL or the iPhone X.
Sadly however, I suspect Google may still seriously feck the launch and have a similar few countries covered meaning they scupper my purchase from the outset.
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October 4th?!
So that should give Google enough time to manufacture the 12 devices that they'll be allocating to Europe for sale before they then abandon production entirely until the Pixel 3 gets made.
So that should give Google enough time to manufacture the 12 devices that they'll be allocating to Europe for sale before they then abandon production entirely until the Pixel 3 gets made.
Three weeks and counting...
Agree with others, I'm more excited about this phone than iPhone X now.
Saying all that, I hope reviews show Apple pushed the camera needle forward, love all the competition - it's great for us!
Samsung have been resting on their laurels a little bit.
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Computational photography. That is where Google in particular are reinventing the industry.
It's less about specs and more about software/ISP etc.
I'm not worried. They'll nail it.
Don't know if any of you saw that demo they did where they were taking a picture of a baseball match and they used computational tweaks to remove the fence. It was ridiculous.
My bet is plenty of crazy stuff like that will be announced on Oct 4th. That's more impressive than simple dual lens faffing about.
To give Apple credit, the Portrait Lighting thing looks dope. It will really be useful by a lot of people, I'm sure. These people don't care about stats, just results.
Agree with others, I'm more excited about this phone than iPhone X now.
Saying all that, I hope reviews show Apple pushed the camera needle forward, love all the competition - it's great for us!
Samsung have been resting on their laurels a little bit.
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Computational photography. That is where Google in particular are reinventing the industry.
It's less about specs and more about software/ISP etc.
I'm not worried. They'll nail it.
Don't know if any of you saw that demo they did where they were taking a picture of a baseball match and they used computational tweaks to remove the fence. It was ridiculous.
My bet is plenty of crazy stuff like that will be announced on Oct 4th. That's more impressive than simple dual lens faffing about.
To give Apple credit, the Portrait Lighting thing looks dope. It will really be useful by a lot of people, I'm sure. These people don't care about stats, just results.
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Yep, but with front firing speaker in the chin.
Pixel XL 2 which is supposedly G6/V30 inspired has yet to leak in any visible way.
Can't wait for the Pixel XL 2. I'm interested to see if they give it an IP67/68 rating and if they eliminate the headphone jack. It shall be mine either way.
While I'm still torn on the notch at the top of the iPhone X, I wish that I could have the iPhone X, but instead running Android. A man can dream!
Ha. I could only imagine what would happen if I said the same thing over in the iPhone section of the forum. I'd be labeled a heretic!
Ha. I could only imagine what would happen if I said the same thing over in the iPhone section of the forum. I'd be labeled a heretic!
A little foreshadowing in their new ad?
https://twitter.com/madebygoogle/status/908334652749836289
https://twitter.com/madebygoogle/status/908334652749836289
I am excited about the XL 2 for sure.
The more I think about the iPhone X the more I feel like it wouldn't be a smart buy. Not just because of the price, but more with the fact that I feel like I prefer Android these days and multitasking and switching between applications is just so much more breezy.
Although Apple Music on iPhone is better than any music app I've used on Android, which is a biggy.
Hoping the XL 2 is a knock out but I honestly think we're going to see some bevelicious goodness, even on the XL.
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Ooooo baby! I love that.
The more I think about the iPhone X the more I feel like it wouldn't be a smart buy. Not just because of the price, but more with the fact that I feel like I prefer Android these days and multitasking and switching between applications is just so much more breezy.
Although Apple Music on iPhone is better than any music app I've used on Android, which is a biggy.
Hoping the XL 2 is a knock out but I honestly think we're going to see some bevelicious goodness, even on the XL.
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Ooooo baby! I love that.
The XL 2 will have small bezels. Look at the G6 and V30, both have minimal bezels.
If you want Pixel 2 goodness delivered straight to your email inbox, here's the official email list signup:
https://madeby.google.com/askmore/
Reminds me of last year! Can't wait!
https://madeby.google.com/askmore/
Reminds me of last year! Can't wait!
They do, which is what is giving me hope.
But I remember the disappointment at last years Pixel reveal with the design (initially).
I'm just hoping the same doesn't happen again.
If the XL 2 doesn't live up to the hype I'm putting on it with my own wish list, I will definitely be looking to see what / who I can sell for an iPhone X.