Phones Google Pixel 8/8 Pro

[scorpio vega]

😬 you’re not filling me with much confidence here 😂

I will be keeping my iPhone anyway, I always do.

lol everytime I try to use android I usually go back to my iPhone shortly thereafter due to how inferior the overall experience is using android. Don’t get me started on the UIX.

I have a feeling you’ll be back with iOS by the fall based on most ppl who switch to android.

Google messages is terrible and unreliable but if you want to use RCS google only allows google messages to use RCS despite better messaging

Pixel cameras are mid at best and Meh in average. I’m in a few android specific Reddit’s and google is nowhere as good as apple with apple care/tech support.

I can go on and on. But enjoy your new phony and I’m sure I’ll see you back on iOS soon.

Don't use any other launcher than stock. Kind of the point of Pixel is Google launcher and all the features it provides.

Actually the whole purpose of stock was to get away from the resource heavy skins android used which made an already laggy OS even slower.

Thankfully nowadays most android OEMs have greatly dialed back their skins.

Stock android has always been terrible but the only true benefit of stock/pixels is the fact it if untouched android and you get updated first and google supports their devices more.

Android fans brag about cUsToMiZaTiOn and I suggested Niagara launcher as it is the only thing that made android tolerable.

 

[Bkdodger]

@Dave245 It's all about preferences my man you going to get so many people with so many different views of what you should run on your phone and what side you should stick to at the end of the day it's all on you.. I've been using an iPhone along with an Android phone daily for about 12 plus years.. there is nothing that I could tell you the iPhone does that I can't do with my Android phone and I certainly don't see the Android side as inferior with my experiences with some things better than iOS and vice a versa... There are some things some phones do better than others some things that are more important to one person and not to the other.
Enjoy your phone and good luck

 

[Tig Bitties]

lol everytime I try to use android I usually go back to my iPhone shortly thereafter due to how inferior the overall experience is using android. Don’t get me started on the UIX.

I have a feeling you’ll be back with iOS by the fall based on most ppl who switch to android.

Google messages is terrible and unreliable but if you want to use RCS google only allows google messages to use RCS despite better messaging

Pixel cameras are mid at best and Meh in average. I’m in a few android specific Reddit’s and google is nowhere as good as apple with apple care/tech support.

I can go on and on. But enjoy your new phony and I’m sure I’ll see you back on iOS soon.


Actually the whole purpose of stock was to get away from the resource heavy skins android used which made an already laggy OS even slower.

Thankfully nowadays most android OEMs have greatly dialed back their skins.

Stock android has always been terrible but the only true benefit of stock/pixels is the fact it if untouched android and you get updated first and google supports their devices more.

Android fans brag about cUsToMiZaTiOn and I suggested Niagara launcher as it is the only thing that made android tolerable.

This has to be a fake post, total sarcasm.

Or your just a super weirdo iSheep or something?

Google Messages has worked just fine and great actually for my family of 4 all on various Pixel phones.

Camera is meh? What? The Pixel portrait shots are the top in the industry. Yeah videos still aren't that great on a Pixel, but still photos are excellent.

The UIX is smooth, fluid, and fast, it's a minimalist simple UI that's enjoyable to use.

Don't even get me started on the crap iOS garbage OS, something that feels stuck in 2010. But I know there's users here that like iPhone's so I'll stay quiet.

As much as I don't like iOS, I will admit Apple builds and designs beautiful smartphones with top end [H]ardware. They are the top seller for a reason. They're just not my cup of tea.

 

[robvalentine]

This has to be a fake post, total sarcasm.

Or your just a super weirdo iSheep or something?

Google Messages has worked just fine and great actually for my family of 4 all on various Pixel phones.

Camera is meh? What? The Pixel portrait shots are the top in the industry. Yeah videos still aren't that great on a Pixel, but still photos are excellent.

The UIX is smooth, fluid, and fast, it's a minimalist simple UI that's enjoyable to use.

Don't even get me started on the crap iOS garbage OS, something that feels stuck in 2010. But I know there's users here that like iPhone's so I'll stay quiet.

He's always slated android on this site for no valid reason IMHO so is best ignored.

It would surprise me if he's employed by apple

 

[scorpio vega]

But I know there's users here that like iPhone's so I'll stay quiet.

I mean the site is an apple site. So shouldn’t be that shocking that most like ios lol.

Google Messages has worked just fine and great actually for my family of 4 all on various Pixel phones.

Not anything I made up. A quick google search shows this and RCS are wholly unreliable.

He's always slated android on this site for no valid reason IMHO so is best ignored.

It would surprise me if he's employed by apple

She* and no. Not employed.

I actually have used android since 2008 so I’m very experienced. I know you guys have an issue if someone isn’t singing android but it’s okay to criticize your preferred platform. Android is not infallible

 

[edubfromktown]

I mean the site is an apple site. So shouldn’t be that shocking that most like ios lol.

Not anything I made up. A quick google search shows this and RCS are wholly unreliable.

She* and no. Not employed.

I actually have used android since 2008 so I’m very experienced. I know you guys have an issue if someone isn’t singing android but it’s okay to criticize your preferred platform. Android is not infallible

A Google search shows RCS is unreliable is not surprising as some of what gets regurgitated back is inaccurate drivel.

I've been using Google Messages w/RCS since it was first made available on Pixel 4a and continuously on up to my S24+ today. The two issues I had with it were due to mobile carrier hardware misidentification (when a new mobile phone model was released) and carrier-side misconfiguration when I switched service providers. Individual and gourp chats with iPhone users in the mix work fine. Video quality is subpar when shared between platforms which is not something of importance to me.

The main reasons I switched from iOS back then:

• To get away from the cattle-chute antiquated and restrictive UI
• iTunes/Music drove me batty and the UI/UX across iPhone and iPad as well. I use one of my old 2011 Mini's (running High Sierra) to share my music locally to Sonos so that I can stream in my home
• The mobile apps I use on a regular basis had reached near equilibrium on both platforms.
• Android apps finally attained a similarly high level of stablity too!

Prior to then I certainly had an aversion to Android.

 

[Dave245]

My Pixel 8 Pro arrived this morning around 11am, it's certainly very nice looking in the mint colour along with the mint silicone case.

I downloaded all my apps and transferred my photos. Here's what I've noticed so far:

There are a few similarities with the iPhone, gestures for example. Customisation doesn't seem to be as much as on a Samsung, the Lock Screen has a few clocks to add with different colours, other than that there isn't much to customise.

The phone didn't get too hot when downloading and transferring data, however it did drain the battery quickly. I haven't given enough time to comment on battery life so I will do that in the coming week.

I took quite a few pictures with the camera, I didn't realise that when taking a picture you have to let the camera "process" the picture, which takes a few seconds. Night pics indoors are not very good, especially when taking pictures of moving things like our dog.
Image quality is impressive, however I would say it's on par with my iPhone 15 Pro Max, however the Pixel has a lot more post processing and there are a lot of editing features (Best take, magic eraser, and so on).

These are just a few things I've noticed during my first day with the Pixel 8 Pro.

 

[The Game 161]

lol everytime I try to use android I usually go back to my iPhone shortly thereafter due to how inferior the overall experience is using android. Don’t get me started on the UIX.

I have a feeling you’ll be back with iOS by the fall based on most ppl who switch to android.

Google messages is terrible and unreliable but if you want to use RCS google only allows google messages to use RCS despite better messaging

Pixel cameras are mid at best and Meh in average. I’m in a few android specific Reddit’s and google is nowhere as good as apple with apple care/tech support.

I can go on and on. But enjoy your new phony and I’m sure I’ll see you back on iOS soon.


Actually the whole purpose of stock was to get away from the resource heavy skins android used which made an already laggy OS even slower.

Thankfully nowadays most android OEMs have greatly dialed back their skins.

Stock android has always been terrible but the only true benefit of stock/pixels is the fact it if untouched android and you get updated first and google supports their devices more.

Android fans brag about cUsToMiZaTiOn and I suggested Niagara launcher as it is the only thing that made android tolerable.

Stopped reading at pixel camera are mid at best

even with my 15 pro max with me at all times I tend pick up my pixel for photos over the iphone. Pixel cameras are the best out there only phones which you can argue are better currently are chinese phones like vivo 100 pro, oppo and xiaomi.

 

[magicman32]

I mean the site is an apple site. So shouldn’t be that shocking that most like ios lol.

Not anything I made up. A quick google search shows this and RCS are wholly unreliable.

She* and no. Not employed.

I actually have used android since 2008 so I’m very experienced. I know you guys have an issue if someone isn’t singing android but it’s okay to criticize your preferred platform. Android is not infallible

That's fine and all but coming to the "Alternative" forum to do nothing but utterly bash the OS just isn't helpful and a bad look dripping with troll vibes. You have your opinion, fine. But you're going past personal anecdotes and passing off opinion as fact and I can never let that go. Google messages is as reliable as anything out there and has been flawless for me since 2017 (my Android maiden voyage, never will consider coming back until they update that antiquated spring board they use).

Nothing is infallible, iOS is riddled with its own issues. Maybe you should stay in that forum and enjoy the discourse there because you surely aren't offering anything useful or helpful here. So, really, what is the point?

 

[scorpio vega]

Android apps finally attained a similarly high level of stablity too!

😂😂 where exactly? The android equivalent versions still pale in comparison both design and functionality.

Now this is definitely personal preference but the play store is hideous and atrocious for browsing.

Pixel cameras are the best out there only phones which you can argue are better currently are chinese phones like vivo 100 pro, oppo and xiaomi.

I laughed at this part. Never used Chinese brands but pixels are not great lol. My friend took a group pic of us at the club and I literally cringed at the low light performance. Terrible.

I’m going to Coachella next month and he already has his iPhone to use because video recording on android is terrible.

The new ai features are cool but I can already do that with various apps on IOS. Certainly not with switching to a subpar OS.

That's fine and all but coming to the "Alternative" forum to do nothing but utterly bash the OS just isn't helpful

I didn’t specifically come here nor am I out for Android. I didn’t realize what forum it was until after I posted.

You have your opinion, fine. But you're going past personal anecdotes and passing off opinion as fact

It’s no different than you posting praises which are also opinions. Is it only acceptable if positive?

I feel like potential users should know what they are possibly getting into.

. Maybe you should stay in that forum and enjoy the discourse there because you surely aren't offering anything useful or helpful here. So, really, what is the point?

I’m having discussion on the forums. It’s no different than the many anti-IOS comments taking enjoyment after whatever latest EU vs apple drama lol.

 

[scorpio vega]

Prior to then I certainly had an aversion to Android.

I don’t have an aversion android. It’s okay I guess. I do take issue when ppl act as if android is the best when it’s not. Android is only popular not for what it does better but because it’s CHEAPER than iOS.

I also hate that apple is being forced into turning IOS into android. Let them be how they have been. Let iMessage be iPhone only. These app stores are silly. I don’t want anything remotely like android in my IPhone

I’ve owned well over 80 different androids since 2008.

I made my dad stand in line when the Motorola droid came out. I had the first 4 nexus devices (nexus were the original pixel). Pretty much everything HTC. The first 4g phone. The PlayStation phone. I used to rock Sony.

I even had the first dual screen phone way back in 2011. My most recent purchase being a s22 ultra and my work raffled and I own a galaxy fold that is literally in s drawer somewhere. I know android well.

iTunes/Music drove me batty and the UI/UX across iPhone and iPad as well. I use one of my old 2011 Mini's (running High Sierra) to share my music locally to Sonos so that I can stream in my home

iTunes has Been highly irrelevant the last decades

A Google search shows RCS is unreliable is not surprising as some of what gets regurgitated back is inaccurate drivel.

This was posted in pro android forums by android fans.

RCS is fragmented mess on android which is unsurprising since android is historically fragmented. Only 14 percent of android users are running the current OS. TRAGIC

Google also forces ppl to use google messages if they want RCS because it won’t work with 3rd party sms apps despite having the tools in android to do it. Google Just won’t.

Hmm. So much for open and free

The phone didn't get too hot when downloading and transferring data, however it did drain the battery quickly. I haven't given enough time to comment on battery life so I will do that in the coming week.

Oh battery life on pixels is terrible. Both my mom and friend use pixels and they are 2 out of 8 ppl I know that use pixels (the rest are Galaxy users and 98 percent of my ppl are iPhone users, thankfully)
They are always complaining about pixel.

I’m glad you are liking it so far though. Nothing worse than instant buyers remorse and google is a pain with returns.

Hope you are not heavy in IOS ecosystem which will make your transition easier or hard. Android as an OS is alright, I can tolerate it. Though I actively use my phone less when I HAVE to use android lol

I told my boyfriend, I’d rather use a flip phone or my old lumia full time lol and if he sees me using one, I’m not well 😂 My iPhone won’t charge via USB c (as expected🙄). Never had this issue with lightning.

Google messages is as reliable as anything out there and has been flawless for me since 2017

I’m glad for you. But not for many others.

I can never let that go

It’s literally not that deep or serious.

 

[Heat_Fan89]

I don’t have an aversion android. It’s okay I guess. I do take issue when ppl act as if android is the best when it’s not. Android is only popular not for what it does better but because it’s CHEAPER than iOS.

Neither of that is true. The bottom line is, use what works best for you. I own an iPhone and several Pixel phones. My iPhone is off 95% of the time. It's because I need Google's call screener. Apple doesn't have anything that's close. Apple's Live Voicemail pales in comparison. So I use a Pixel not because it's better or worse than iOS but because it does something iOS still doesn't do.

 

[Technerd108]

😂😂 where exactly? The android equivalent versions still pale in comparison both design and functionality.

Now this is definitely personal preference but the play store is hideous and atrocious for browsing.

I laughed at this part. Never used Chinese brands but pixels are not great lol. My friend took a group pic of us at the club and I literally cringed at the low light performance. Terrible.

I’m going to Coachella next month and he already has his iPhone to use because video recording on android is terrible.

The new ai features are cool but I can already do that with various apps on IOS. Certainly not with switching to a subpar OS.

I didn’t specifically come here nor am I out for Android. I didn’t realize what forum it was until after I posted.

It’s no different than you posting praises which are also opinions. Is it only acceptable if positive?

I feel like potential users should know what they are possibly getting into.

I’m having discussion on the forums. It’s no different than the many anti-IOS comments taking enjoyment after whatever latest EU vs apple drama lol.

I have to strongly disagree. The play store is just as good as Apple App store. And most popular and even not so popular apps are almost identical to the Apple or iOS version.

I don't know why you or your friend had bad experiences with Pixel camera but it is the best camera on the Pixel 8 Pro of any smartphone. Video can be fixed with software if there is any blurring or shakiness. Post processing with AI tools are what Pixel is all about. Call screening is another big deal. Using Google assistant to use the phone hands free and dictate messages using speech to text that actually works.

S24 Ultra and Pixel 8 Pro are some of the best phones on the Market and IMHO are better than the iPhone 15 PM, specially the s24 ultra. But I do not go onto the iPhone 15 forums and start criticizing iPhones?? You seem to be doing that here. You have an s22 but it is not a s24 or Pixel 8. A lot has changed in a couple years. But you should know if you use the s22 for more than a short while that it is still a decent phone after 2 years and OneUI is very good. Android apps are very good. There is always room for improvement but for anyone looking to choose a platform app quality is not really a concern UNLESS they use specific apps only available in iOS like Procreate for artists is very good and no Android alternative I know of yet exists. But those are rare use cases and there are alternatives and I am sure there might be a modern Procreate alternative to Android now.

The point is both platforms have distinct advantages and disadvantages but both work very well and are mature platforms. To come on with such a pointed attitude shows a particular bias even if you don't realize it. You have every right to your opinion no matter how biased it may be. However, people don't have to agree with you and have an equal right to point out any bias or ideas about a platform that seem unreasonable or unknowledgeable on the current state of things. If you want to argue go for it and bring up specific points that we can refute rather than blanket statements with no fact.

I can argue you point by point on the merits or demerits of both platform's and show that both are essentially equal with on exception. One uses an ecosystem as a means to lock in it's customers and limit consumer choice and freedom and one is more open and offers as much cross platform functionality as allowed by other platforms. I don't like when someone tries to force my hand or limit my choice or freedom. Maybe you don't care and just love Apple but just try to buy one device that isn't Apple and see how well your ecosystem works. Replace your phone or Mac and your ecosystem breaks. All the equipment you paid for is now limited on purpose by Apple because you got an Android phone whereas if I buy any Android device I am not shackled in the same way with Windows. So you can explain why Apple and iOS are better and I will sit back and nod my head.

Those of us who are multiplatform see right through the BS and marketing that people claim as fact. We realize none of it matters beyond what makes "YOU" happy. If you prefer iOS and iPhones and Mac products that is fine. No one is saying they suck. Only one side is saying that? What most of us who are multi platform see is in certain ways certain devices or platforms have certain advantages over others for a period of time and you use what works best until it doesn't. We are not fan people or give any Creedence to any companies BS marketing philosophy or culture or think for one second that any company gives any care about any of us beyond the money we provide. Tech is a tool and you use what works best and what you like to look at best. Anything beyond that is projection of emotions tied to a product which is marketing developed during WW2. Tie peoples self worth to product by offering a lifestyle rather than just the product itself. Apple has been genius at this. But this type of marketing leads to a lot of people thinking the tech they buy says something about the kind of person they are (hint it doesn't) and if you criticize the stuff they own then you are criticizing them and their self worth. How many of the threads on these forums are arguments based on the what I just said??

In the end, anyone who judges you and values you based on the stuff you own is probably not a person you want in your life anyway.

 

[Technerd108]

"I don’t have an aversion android. It’s okay I guess. I do take issue when ppl act as if android is the best when it’s not. Android is only popular not for what it does better but because it’s CHEAPER than iOS."

The statement above shows all of your bias in one sentence.

I don't think the s24 ultra is cheaper than an iPhone last time I checked and a lot of people will pay more for an Ultra than an iPhone because they like it more and it can do more than an iPhone.

The idea that people only use Android because it is cheaper is insulting and derogatory. It is exactly the type of comments heard ONLY from iOS users.

And the rich irony here is YOU act like a victim by saying you only take issue when people say Android is best like YOU are now saying iOS is best?? See anything there? Better response would be that you take issue when people claim any OS is superior to another because they all have they unique strengths and weaknesses but that is not your opinion it seems?

 

[Neofox]

I don’t have an aversion android. It’s okay I guess. I do take issue when ppl act as if android is the best when it’s not. Android is only popular not for what it does better but because it’s CHEAPER than iOS.

Wow. I wish the Samsung Foldable phones were as cheap as iPhones are lol.

Crazy people like you can spend this much time on the internet trashtalking phones and people owning phone they don't like. Do you really have nothing else to do?

 

[scorpio vega]

Neither of that is true.

Both of Those are true. If you look at the most popular androids poll Samsung budget a series is more popular than the s and fold

Android apps are very good.

That’s false.

The idea that people only use Android because it is cheaper is insulting and derogatory. It is exactly the type of comments heard ONLY from iOS users.

It’s not derogatory lol. It’s literally fact. The majority of androids market share is from budget android phones. I’m stating facts.

In America, you can go to any prepaid carrier and get androids free. Walmart I can get one for $30. The government literally gives free (crappy) androids phones out lol.

Expand that to emerging markets and mainly low end sales

Galaxy s and pixels don’t even make up the majority. Nearly 2 billion active android devices and they are low end.

That’s fact

Wow. I wish the Samsung Foldable phones were as cheap as iPhones are lol.

I wasn’t talking about foldable but ok.

Crazy people like you can spend this much time on the internet trashtalking phones and people owning phone they don't like. Do you really have nothing else to do?

I’m sorry if you take criticism of a device personal. Especially on a public forum. I have not said anything negative about android users.

 

[scorpio vega]

One uses an ecosystem as a means to lock in it's customers and limit consumer choice and freedom and one is more open and offers as much cross platform functionality as allowed by other platforms. I don't like when someone tries to force my hand or limit my choice or freedom. Maybe you don't care and just love Apple but just try to buy one device that isn't Apple and see how well your ecosystem works.

One has a robust ecosystem that is unmatched in terms of support and product wise. The other mines and sells your data because you are their product and that freedom you brag about comes at a cost.

One creates a platform while the other (google) throws whatever at the wall to see what sticks. If they don’t kill it or rebrand it.

Apple may be late but they usually do it better and then android copies them.

Never mind Googles other shady practices outside of android.

I’m not locked in. I can leave iOS anytime. But I’d be settling for a subpar ecosystem and an even worse product.

My self worth is not tied to my phone and I for the most part don’t care what others use. I sometimes am annoyed when I can’t do something apple related but I make do.

Most of my android ppl wind up switching to iOS so it’s not that big a deal so I’m happy.

 

[Dave245]

Oh battery life on pixels is terrible. Both my mom and friend use pixels and they are 2 out of 8 ppl I know that use pixels (the rest are Galaxy users and 98 percent of my ppl are iPhone users, thankfully)
They are always complaining about pixel.

I’m glad you are liking it so far though. Nothing worse than instant buyers remorse and google is a pain with returns.

Hope you are not heavy in IOS ecosystem which will make your transition easier or hard. Android as an OS is alright, I can tolerate it. Though I actively use my phone less when I HAVE to use android lol

I told my boyfriend, I’d rather use a flip phone or my old lumia full time lol and if he sees me using one, I’m not well 😂 My iPhone won’t charge via USB c (as expected🙄). Never had this issue with lightning.

It's only my second day with the phone so I can't give a full review on battery life, so far it's drained pretty quickly however like I said it's only second day and the phone probably needs to settle in.

How are google a pain with returns? I have until the 24th to return it, at least they offer returns.

I am vert heavy in the Apple ecosystem, I have iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad Pro, MacBook Air, AirPods, Apple Watch and the Apple streaming services. I just want to try something new and different, I tried the Galaxy Ultra phones and ended up returning them. I feel like IOS is very stale and boring, there is nothing wrong with boring tho and it does work, but my iPhone no longer has that Wow factor, I really hope Apple do something big with IOS 18.

 

[scorpio vega]

I feel like IOS is very stale and boring, there is nothing wrong with boring tho and it does work, but my iPhone no longer has that Wow factor, I really hope Apple do something big with IOS 18.

I can see how it’s boring to some but I’m like eh if it does what it does well why does it need to rock the boat for some gimmick just to say it has the feature 🤷🏾‍♀️

I am vert heavy in the Apple ecosystem, I have iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad Pro, MacBook Air, AirPods, Apple Watch and the Apple streaming services

I definitely would love to know your experience if you’re that entrenched. I am equally entrenched not due to a lock in but because I can simply just do without much thought.

Android is powerful I can’t deny that but I rather have a device that works with very little need to tweak this or tweak that.

Or hoping I chose the right android and praying it’s up to date and will be supported.

How are google a pain with returns? I have until the 24th to return it, at least they offer returns.

Google support is terrible. I use google for Fi and I enjoy the service but thr support is terrible.

If you need to contact support have a drink it’ll be awhile.

Also I follow (don’t ask why bc idk) android subs specifically several pixel and google related subs. I have seen numerous posts about ppl trying to return or exchange

1. Wrong labels

2. You ship the device back before return periods but the device is not scanned in until after the return expiry. Ppl had to fight for their refunds.

3. Legit warranty returns where ppl were double charged and it took forever for them to fix

4. Multiple faulty replacements for the same device.

A huge reason why I’m also a huge apple fan. I can simply be walk into any Apple Store and skip all this and have my phone returned it repaired.

That’s what so many of these android fans seem to miss. It’s not about being locked in. It’s about that 15 mins drive to the Apple Store for the convenience.

 

[Dave245]

I can see how it’s boring to some but I’m like eh if it does what it does well why does it need to rock the boat for some gimmick just to say it has the feature 🤷🏾‍♀️

I definitely would love to know your experience if you’re that entrenched. I am equally entrenched not due to a lock in but because I can simply just do without much thought.

Android is powerful I can’t deny that but I rather have a device that works with very little need to tweak this or tweak that.

Or hoping I chose the right android and praying it’s up to date and will be supported.



Google support is terrible. I use google for Fi and I enjoy the service but thr support is terrible.

If you need to contact support have a drink it’ll be awhile.

Also I follow (don’t ask why bc idk) android subs specifically several pixel and google related subs. I have seen numerous posts about ppl trying to return or exchange

1. Wrong labels

2. You ship the device back before return periods but the device is not scanned in until after the return expiry. Ppl had to fight for their refunds.

3. Legit warranty returns where ppl were double charged and it took forever for them to fix

4. Multiple faulty replacements for the same device.

A huge reason why I’m also a huge apple fan. I can simply be walk into any Apple Store and skip all this and have my phone returned it repaired.

That’s what so many of these android fans seem to miss. It’s not about being locked in. It’s about that 15 mins drive to the Apple Store for the convenience.

I can understand that to a degree, I will be testing the features of the Pixel, battery life and camera because they are the main things for me.

There are features missing for us in the UK tho, not many but there are some.

That is a little worrying but I'm sure it's not all the cases, I can see that I have until the 24th of March to return. If I do decide to return it I will take pictures of the phone, the case and the Pixel Stand, the boxes they are shipped back in and get a receipt from whichever company they use here in the UK.

When I've had Galaxy phones in the past and returned them, there weren't any issues. Samsung received the devices and within days I had the refund. Google I have no experience with, but I will see how everything goes, it's impossible for anyone to judge within a day or two.

 

[andy2141]

24hrs and already worrying about return options?

Give it a fair chance over the next week or so.

 

[Dave245]

24hrs and already worrying about return options?

Give it a fair chance over the next week or so.

I’m simply replying to the person who brought the matter up when they quoted me.

I’ll be giving it until just before the return window close, so I can test battery life, camera and how I get on with the OS.

 

[Whoops2474]

Guys, we hit a bingo!

- Androids are cheap ✅
- USB-C is inferior to Lightning ✅
- Worse battery life ✅
- Sideloading and third-party app stores are bad ✅
- Apps are worse than on iOS ✅
- Poor ecosystem ✅
- Poor aftermarket support ✅
- Huge fragmentation across devices ✅
- Androids are full of exploits and not so secure in general ✅
- Poor quality control in Google Play store ✅

 

[magicman32]

Guys, we hit a bingo!

- Androids are cheap ✅
- USB-C is inferior to Lightning ✅
- Worse battery life ✅
- Sideloading and third-party app stores are bad ✅
- Apps are worse than on iOS ✅
- Poor ecosystem ✅
- Poor aftermarket support ✅
- Huge fragmentation across devices ✅
- Androids are full of exploits and not so secure in general ✅
- Poor quality control in Google Play store ✅

Trolls gotta troll. Intellectually dishonest about it to, they are. It "isn't that deep" and (their) "self-worth isn't tied to a phone" yet I see a a lot of self-rationalizations going on and and a complete slamming of the other platform while (again) ignoring the many, many issues software (and hardware) the other side has experienced. Love how that gets pushed under the rug. "The lady doth protest too much, methinks."

Takes multiple clicks to dig down into this section, yet they "accidentally" posted these diatribes here. Ok then. I'm out, I've fed their fire enough.

Maybe one day Apple will make a phone smart enough and useful enough to help my personal and work life. That hasn't happened yet. There's no way I'd compromise my experience by going back to the "walled-garden" where I can't even see something as simple as my wallpaper on my device.

At least the EU is dragging them, kicking and screaming in the 21st century. Once iOS 18 comes out and RCS is enabled I will no longer have to think twice about how I send that multimedia file to my friends. Thank God.

/Thread for me. Ive feed their nonsense enough.

P.S. - Trade-ins (I've done 3) and device replacement service (once) has been flawless for me. Customer service has never let me down.

 

[Dave245]

Does anyone know how I can change the icons from circle to square, like on the Galaxy phones?

Also how do I remove the google search bar at the bottom of the screen?