Phones Google Pixel 8/8 Pro

[Fried_Gold]

Yeah. That’ll really work! Lol. Google. What a joke.

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[Vegastouch]

So I guess we are automatically on 5G?
I guess I haven't seen it up top by the signal bar since I been at home since I got it Friday afternoon and always on wifi however,.....in settings there is no choice to turn 5G on or off.

Is this what you all see as well?

 

[Aneres11]

Ya I second this question.

I have an unopened box of the Spigen screen protectors for my 8 Pro, but haven't put one on yet because some people were saying they are bad and physically mess up the glass border of the screen?

So whats the scoop. Can someone please elaborate further, and maybe show some proof to back up those claims?

There isn't much more to say. The Spigen protectors have a black border around the protector which appears to sit over the phones bezel, giving the appearance that the phone has larger bezels because of it.

The review on Amazon say it, and it was my experience with it too. That's it.
If that doesn't bother you than whack it on and enjoy.

I bought another brand which came in yesterday. There's no border and it sits perfect and it was cheaper than the Spigen ones so that's why I posted to say think carefully before using the Spigen ones.

 

[The Game 161]

haptic feedback really is great on this device. even better than 7 pro. very nice to use.

 

[scgf]

This is my home screen. The way I see it is I haven't paid rather a lot of money to carry round a mini photo frame. I've never understood why so many Android users do that, with just a few icons visible. I've used both iOS and Android for years and I prefer the iOS look. I used Nova Launcher to create this. I use few Google services and run my own files server, calendar and contacts servers and I use StartPage as a search engine and Brave as a browser. The only Google service I actively use is Google Photos.

 

[BMox81]

So I sent the phone/watch back on Thursday afternoon, was delivered in Poland on Friday. Spoke to CS to confirm that they had them of which they said they did and just received my refund in full.

I know that Google CS has a bit of a bad rep but just wanted to share that in this experience it was a positive one.

 

[magicman32]

So I guess we are automatically on 5G?
I guess I haven't seen it up top by the signal bar since I been at home since I got it Friday afternoon and always on wifi however,.....in settings there is no choice to turn 5G on or off.

Is this what you all see as well?

On my 7 Pro its under >Settings >Network/Internet >SIMs >T-Mobile (or your carrier)> Scroll down to preferred network type.

Edit: Oops missed a step, Network/Internet added.

 

[magicman32]

This is my home screen. The way I see it is I haven't paid rather a lot of money to carry round a mini photo frame. I've never understood why so many Android users do that, with just a few icons visible. I've used both iOS and Android for years and I prefer the iOS look. I used Nova Launcher to create this. I use few Google services and run my own files server, calendar and contacts servers and I use StartPage as a search engine and Brave as a browser. The only Google service I actively use is Google Photos.

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See it's funny how people are. I hate the iOS look and one of the reasons why I stopped using Apple phones. I hate clutter, Apple forces it and I don't need everything on 1 page.

Not to mention the ridiculous size of these phones I like to keep everything at thumbs reach. I use pretty much all Google services and I hope they enjoy all the data they get from me. It's just not a concern to me. Living in the US, being "on the grid" and worrying about being spied on? Nah, I'm good.

 

[Bkdodger]

I would like to know this too. A Google search brought up versions that have been modified, not sure if I trust those.....

Yes definitely not looking like trusted ones I'm going to try to see if I can get on my Mac and find one that I could scan

 

[Bkdodger]

See it's funny how people are. I hate the iOS look and one of the reasons why I stopped using Apple phones. I hate clutter, Apple forces it and I don't need everything on 1 page.

Not to mention the ridiculous size of these phones I like to keep everything at thumbs reach. I use pretty much all Google services and I hope they enjoy all the data they get from me. It's just not a concern to me. Living in the US, being "on the grid" and worrying about being spied on? Nah, I'm good.

This is me I definitely don’t wanna cluttered screen… my iPhone home screen is clean too… and I can get everything I need relatively easy..

 

[Bkdodger]

This is my home screen. The way I see it is I haven't paid rather a lot of money to carry round a mini photo frame. I've never understood why so many Android users do that, with just a few icons visible. I've used both iOS and Android for years and I prefer the iOS look. I used Nova Launcher to create this. I use few Google services and run my own files server, calendar and contacts servers and I use StartPage as a search engine and Brave as a browser. The only Google service I actively use is Google Photos.

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I prefer a clean screen but to each their own and the beauty of Android is you could run any kind of screen you want easily and adjust the icons without being forced to put everything on the top without arranging it the way you want...

 

[skriefal]

I'm glad I waited, and came down to the T-Mobile store to test this phone before I ordered it.

Pixel 8 pro can only hit 1-3mbps, my Fold 4 was easily hitting 4-700mbps.

That looks like the Pixel might be on one of the data plans with throttled video streaming - which will affect the fast.com (Netflix) speed test. It's best to use something else - like the Speedtest app - for testing data speeds.

 

[BellaPink112]

There isn't much more to say. The Spigen protectors have a black border around the protector which appears to sit over the phones bezel, giving the appearance that the phone has larger bezels because of it.

The review on Amazon say it, and it was my experience with it too. That's it.
If that doesn't bother you than whack it on and enjoy.

I bought another brand which came in yesterday. There's no border and it sits perfect and it was cheaper than the Spigen ones so that's why I posted to say think carefully before using the Spigen ones.

Can you share which one you got? I'd love to get one without a border.

 

[BellaPink112]

haptic feedback really is great on this device. even better than 7 pro. very nice to use.

I love it, too!

 

[Aneres11]

Can you share which one you got? I'd love to get one without a border.

Sure. I went with this one.

Someone has left a bad review as apparently the camera visor protector covers the thermometer. I didn't apply the visor protector.

 

[BellaPink112]

Sure. I went with this one.

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Someone has left a bad review as apparently the camera visor protector covers the thermometer. I didn't apply the visor protector.

Thank you!

 

[Bkdodger]

Sure. I went with this one.

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Someone has left a bad review as apparently the camera visor protector covers the thermometer. I didn't apply the visor protector.

I never use their camera visors ...

This is the one I got that looks similar except I have the hole at the top of the screen protector

IMBZBK 4 Pack Screen Protector for Google Pixel 8 Pro Tempered Glass with 4 Pack Camera Lens Protector, Accessories 9H Anti Scratch for Pixel 8 Pro, Supports Fingerprint, Case Friendly, Transparent

IMBZBK 4 Pack Screen Protector for Google Pixel 8 Pro Tempered Glass with 4 Pack Camera Lens Protector, Accessories 9H Anti Scratch for Pixel 8 Pro, Supports Fingerprint, Case Friendly, Transparent

www.amazon.com

 

[The Game 161]

Anybody have the bottom feature on?

 

[Vegastouch]

This is my home screen. The way I see it is I haven't paid rather a lot of money to carry round a mini photo frame. I've never understood why so many Android users do that, with just a few icons visible. I've used both iOS and Android for years and I prefer the iOS look. I used Nova Launcher to create this. I use few Google services and run my own files server, calendar and contacts servers and I use StartPage as a search engine and Brave as a browser. The only Google service I actively use is Google Photos.

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The reason we do it,... well me anyways is because I automatically have different backgrounds everyday and I really like that and many of them are pretty cool so I like to see them.
That is a Microsoft launcher feature and I like that launcher but it also works with Nova.
I don't like all the clutter so on my main homepage I only put on the apps I use the most. The others i use sparingly. And my main HP has more than many others I've seen.

When I saw this, I thought right away this person must be a big Apple user and isn't that used to Android lol. You have a lot of apps there.

To each their own. There's no right or wrong.

 

[Bkdodger]

Anybody have the bottom feature on?

I did notice it but I didn't turn it on..

 

[Vegastouch]

On my 7 Pro its under >Settings >SIMs >T-Mobile (or your carrier)> Scroll down to preferred network type.

I finally found it.

 

[Vegastouch]

Can you share which one you got? I'd love to get one without a border.

Last year I used iVoler protectors . Was going to get them again but instead of just a round hole over the ear speaker, they went with a slot so I got these that are coming today.

LYWHL [3 Pack] for Google Pixel 8 Screen Protector, Tempered Glass Film with Easy Install Frame Accessories, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Touch Sensitive Bubble Free Phone Case Friendly Durable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHRQP2GC?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_WH0Y5PT8WJMQYXKQ15YJ&language=en-US

 

[scgf]

When I saw this, I thought right away this person must be a big Apple user and isn't that used to Android lol. You have a lot of apps there.

Not true. I have used Android right back to the Nexus 5. I've had many Android phones since, Google, Samsung and OnePlus amongst others. I have also had most of the iPhones back to the first generation. I feel neutral in the Android/iOS debate but the fundamental paradigm for both is that you have an icon representing an app and you click on it to launch the app. You're right that there is no right or wrong way, but given the relatively small screen of our mobile devices and thinking about the number of taps it takes to achieve something my choice is to have my most used apps just one or two taps away. I don't want to stare at an image and then have to dig down to find the app.

 

[Heat_Fan89]

Not true. I have used Android right back to the Nexus 5. I've had many Android phones since, Google, Samsung and OnePlus amongst others. I have also had most of the iPhones back to the first generation. I feel neutral in the Android/iOS debate but the fundamental paradigm for both is that you have an icon representing an app and you click on it to launch the app. You're right that there is no right or wrong way, but given the relatively small screen of our mobile devices and thinking about the number of taps it takes to achieve something my choice is to have my most used apps just one or two taps away. I don't want to stare at an image and then have to dig down to find the app.

Well organized screen!

 

[Vegastouch]

I never use their camera visors ...

This is the one I got that looks similar except I have the hole at the top of the screen protector

IMBZBK 4 Pack Screen Protector for Google Pixel 8 Pro Tempered Glass with 4 Pack Camera Lens Protector, Accessories 9H Anti Scratch for Pixel 8 Pro, Supports Fingerprint, Case Friendly, Transparent

IMBZBK 4 Pack Screen Protector for Google Pixel 8 Pro Tempered Glass with 4 Pack Camera Lens Protector, Accessories 9H Anti Scratch for Pixel 8 Pro, Supports Fingerprint, Case Friendly, Transparent

www.amazon.com

Im prefer the hole as well over the slot. It's not a huge deal but if I can get the hole, I'll go that route.