I do like the flow of the back on the P8P … I’m ready either way with a case it won’t bother so much …
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I do like the flow of the back on the P8P … I’m ready either way with a case it won’t bother so much …
Has the 8 Pro been on sale in the UK as they only have used examples for sale on Amazon at the moment?
Yep I got mine from the google store. I've had bad experiences buying phones from amazon in the past so I avoid em
New MINT Pixel ready to buy. Looks so good and finally a good colour for the regular P8!
I might have ordered a regular P8 in mint…
Having just tried the S23 regular, which is being returned as I just can’t with Samsung and the bad cameras plus UI, I have LOVED the smaller form factor.
I got £125 back in store credit for buying it, plus the £69 back for being a Google One member. So nearly £200 back in my Google account.
I also got 10% off the phone through perks at work so it was £629 rather than £699, then the added bonus of the store credit. That’ll come in handy for the P9 🙂.
Now to decide what phone I use as a main and start selling some of my devices as I can’t keep 3 and don’t want to really run 2 anymore.
Having just tried the S23 regular, which is being returned as I just can’t with Samsung and the bad cameras plus UI, I have LOVED the smaller form factor.
I got £125 back in store credit for buying it, plus the £69 back for being a Google One member. So nearly £200 back in my Google account.
I also got 10% off the phone through perks at work so it was £629 rather than £699, then the added bonus of the store credit. That’ll come in handy for the P9 🙂.
Now to decide what phone I use as a main and start selling some of my devices as I can’t keep 3 and don’t want to really run 2 anymore.
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Release date January 24, 2024
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Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3.1 (January 2024)
This minor update to Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 includes the following fixes:
Fixed an issue that prevented overlays such as the Game Dashboard from opening while the device was in landscape mode. (Issue #312516206)
Fixed an issue where the device sometimes failed to unlock if always-on display mode was enabled and the user tried to use their fingerprint to unlock the device.
Fixed an issue where the height of the Quick Settings dialog that lists Bluetooth devices sometimes expanded unexpectedly.
Fixed an issue where the default search engine for the device would sometimes be set to the wrong provider after restoring device data from a cloud backup.
Fixed an issue where the display area of Quick Settings didn't update correctly after changing the system display size in accessibility settings.
Fixed an issue that sometimes caused degraded audio quality when making calls or recording using the microphone.
Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a user from changing device keyboard settings.
Fixed an issue that caused some translations to be missing for various languages.
Fixed an issue where work profile icons were not shown for work apps when the work profile was paused.
Fixed an issue that caused some shaders to render incorrectly.
Fixed an issue where icons sometimes scaled incorrectly when entering picture-in-picture mode while the device was rotated.
Fixed an issue for foldable devices where the launcher was sometimes empty if the device was locked while unfolded and then unlocked after the device was folded.
Fixed an issue for foldable devices where, after folding or unfolding the device and then launching a pair of apps that were already open in split-screen mode, the app divider stopped responding to touch controls.
Fixed an issue for foldable devices where the screen sometimes flickered when unfolding the device.
Fixed an issue for tablet devices that sometimes caused a gray screen to briefly flash when dismissing some on screen activities.
Fixed an issue for tablet devices that caused the touch targets for taskbar icons and navigation buttons to be smaller than usual.
Fixed various issues that were impacting system stability, performance, connectivity, camera, and accessibility.
In addition, based on our testing, you might encounter the following issues when using Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3.1. These issues are already known, so there's no need to file additional reports for similar issues:
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A system connectivity issue sometimes causes both outgoing and incoming calls to fail to connect.
For foldable or tablet devices, the UI navigation handle that allows a user to access the taskbar after launching an app sometimes renders too dark or too light (depending on the system theme), making it difficult to see and interact with.
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All eligible devices enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program will be offered an over-the-air (OTA) update to Beta 3.1.
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Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3.1 (January 2024)
This minor update to Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 includes the following fixes:
Fixed an issue that prevented overlays such as the Game Dashboard from opening while the device was in landscape mode. (Issue #312516206)
Fixed an issue where the device sometimes failed to unlock if always-on display mode was enabled and the user tried to use their fingerprint to unlock the device.
Fixed an issue where the height of the Quick Settings dialog that lists Bluetooth devices sometimes expanded unexpectedly.
Fixed an issue where the default search engine for the device would sometimes be set to the wrong provider after restoring device data from a cloud backup.
Fixed an issue where the display area of Quick Settings didn't update correctly after changing the system display size in accessibility settings.
Fixed an issue that sometimes caused degraded audio quality when making calls or recording using the microphone.
Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented a user from changing device keyboard settings.
Fixed an issue that caused some translations to be missing for various languages.
Fixed an issue where work profile icons were not shown for work apps when the work profile was paused.
Fixed an issue that caused some shaders to render incorrectly.
Fixed an issue where icons sometimes scaled incorrectly when entering picture-in-picture mode while the device was rotated.
Fixed an issue for foldable devices where the launcher was sometimes empty if the device was locked while unfolded and then unlocked after the device was folded.
Fixed an issue for foldable devices where, after folding or unfolding the device and then launching a pair of apps that were already open in split-screen mode, the app divider stopped responding to touch controls.
Fixed an issue for foldable devices where the screen sometimes flickered when unfolding the device.
Fixed an issue for tablet devices that sometimes caused a gray screen to briefly flash when dismissing some on screen activities.
Fixed an issue for tablet devices that caused the touch targets for taskbar icons and navigation buttons to be smaller than usual.
Fixed various issues that were impacting system stability, performance, connectivity, camera, and accessibility.
In addition, based on our testing, you might encounter the following issues when using Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3.1. These issues are already known, so there's no need to file additional reports for similar issues:
A native crash issue in /system/bin/surfaceflinger sometimes causes devices to reboot unexpectedly.
A system connectivity issue sometimes causes both outgoing and incoming calls to fail to connect.
For foldable or tablet devices, the UI navigation handle that allows a user to access the taskbar after launching an app sometimes renders too dark or too light (depending on the system theme), making it difficult to see and interact with.
An issue with the system UI sometimes causes app icons to display in the wrong locations after setting up the device.
All eligible devices enrolled in the Android Beta for Pixel program will be offered an over-the-air (OTA) update to Beta 3.1.
I may need to try this prior to trading it in to Samsung. Knowing my luck, as soon as I trade it in the camera white balance / color issue will be fixed as will the duplicate notification sounds when using BT earbuds.
I have a 15% off any order on the Google Store code if anyone is interested. Presumably this is a UK only thing, but if anyone is planning on purchasing anything just let me know and I can share the code.
Just updated to the latest QPR beta and although scrolling seems improved in the Reddit app, Play Store is the same. Still getting duplicate notification sounds on phone and through earbuds when connected to earbuds. And photos haven’t improved. Took a couple of our dog, the iPhone is true to life and what my eyes see. Pixel is cold and somewhat lifeless. Apparently the new S24 is experiencing photo issues of its own, it's all just a real shame.
The iPhone always gives warmer looking photos IMO and there’s always more yellow there. But I know what you mean.
The thing is, both those photos look good to me.
You’re in a similar situation I was in when I first started comparing photos from the 2 devices. If you didn’t have the iPhone I think you’d be pretty pleased with the pixel output. It’s only because you have another device to side by side the doubts creep in.
But your other issues sound odd, sorry you’re experiencing them.
I would barely notice, that's true. There are instances where the iPhone is too warm and the Pixel nails it, but the majority of Pixel photos for me are just off in terms of white balance and / or color temp. If they'd add a white balance or color temp dial when taking the photo it would probably resolve everything.
The BT audio issue, yeah it's an odd one for sure. Phone calls and general notifications play on phone and buds at the same time unless the phone is in silent mode. Tested with AirPods Pro 2 and Sony XM5.
Have you flagged the audio issue to Google? I’m sure there’s a way you can feedback issues. And do you know if others are experiencing it too? Sorry you’ve prob already answered these in here before!
Also, I’m sure previous pixels had that colour temp slider for photos? Odd they got rid of it.
I have not flagged the audio issue to Google and I cannot recall reading anyone else having the issue. I've gone through many settings and came up empty. Will keep trying. Does the Pixel 8 have any color temp slider and I'm missing it?
Ah found it.
It's tucked away now in the pro settings by looks of it.
Click that slider icon and then scroll to white balance. You'll get the slider on screen. I'm in bed as it's nearly 12pm UK time hence a black view finder 😅.
Aha! There it is. It does make a difference. The setting doesn’t stick though after exiting the camera app, I need to manually adjust every time. Still, that’s a major improvement. Thank you for checking on this for me!
Glad I could help! Frustrating it isn’t just on screen via a quick tap which I’m sure it used to be way back when!?
Freshness.
Great colour. And I accidentally matched my watch band I bought in October 😁.
Great colour. And I accidentally matched my watch band I bought in October 😁.
we ALL know that was no accident!
You got me 😅we ALL know that was no accident!
Mint and Bay are by far my favorite colors. Google does a really good job with color in their designs. They need to bring back the contrasting power button colors.
But honestly this generation of Pixel is such a a great design.
Enjoy the cool mint sensation of double mint gum....That Pixel has a cool mint sensation!! 😂 Lol
Hah yeah it is very spearmint vibe.
The smaller pixel is very nice to use. I loved the size and ease of use of the S24, so my interest was peaked with this new colour.
Honestly, how people choose and use One UI over a Pixel is beyond comprehension to me. Samsung devices feel like cheap Chinese Android rip offs compared to the stock Pixel experience. To me, of course. I know people love Samsung but the camera and UI is so inferior for the money they charge I just don't know how they sell so many devices. Thank god for choice!
Choice is good. In my personal opinion Pixel UI is the best mobile OS there is. I prefer it over anything else.
That being said OneUI has come a long way. I don't hate OneUI like I used to. It has its place and some people really love it. They just need to stop with all the apps. 😆 LOL.
Samsung sells a lot of devices because they have one at any price point and because they have earned a reputation of making solid devices. They also tend to take care of their repeat customers.
I will probably always have at least one Samsung device.