Indeed, it costs me a fortune posting on this place. 😂 I am looking forward to it though, hopefully have a better experience than I did with my 1 and 2.
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Google Pixel 9 Series (9/9 Pro/9 Pro XL/9 Pro Fold)
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I am still figuring out if I should really switch to the Pixel. It seems like the Tensor chip is not that future proof that I would may think. Another thing is, which notes app do you guys use? I like to use the notes app on the Iphone together with my girlfriend to make lists and tables together. Google keep has no table function and you cant change the text size or underline something. Its a really hard decision. But I need to swap my 14 Pro because the battery is at 85% and I wont get over the day anymore.
I hope you do have a better experience! I had no issues at all with either of my previous Pixel watches, but like I say they were practically just sat on my wrist not being kg used for much other than the time 🤣.
The Watch 3 was really nice in the larger size. But imma put that money towards an iPhone 16 I think and have another stab at dual running. ✌🏻
My gen 1 was just slow really, otherwise was ok but my gen 2 kept restarting itself randomly, usually in the middle of a workout. 🤦♂️
I've tried dual running so many times but usually can't be bothered, it gives me too much choice and I don't stick with it then. Sold my 15 Pro when I got the S24U and selling my S24U now I have the Pixel.
This was my issue which dual running fixed. When I had an iPhone, I wanted a pixel. When I had a pixel, I wouldn't say I wanted an iPhone... But I often had an itch to scratch.
Having both meant I had the best of both and could swap between as I wanted.
I wouldn't ever want a Samsung so never have to worry about those releases 😷 haha so suits me to just have the 2.
I've had my sim between the S24U and Pixel 9 so many times in 2 weeks I'm exhausted and needed to make a choice, Pixel won even though it's a much lower spec phone.😅
I mean I don't know how it's even a competition I presume you never have to take a photo if you keep going back to Samsung 😝.
I personally didn't think it took bad pictures. 😂 Obviously missing some stuff moving to a base model Pixel 9 but I just prefer Pixel software.
In hindsight I'd have just gone 15 Pro to Pixel 9 Pro but here we are.
I don't find my Samsung photos bad either, I totally enjoy my Pixel overall it's my go to phone now but I've been using the Samsung Fold at home and I will switch SIM next week.
The Pixel 9XL feels faster than my iPhone 15 Pro Max did in day-to-day use (no stuttering at all, switching between apps and menus, etc., is just faster for me on Android in general). I did a lot of video last night and media playback, the phone didn't get hot. Battery is also very good this year. If you don't game on your phone specs won't matter / don't listen to all of the "influencers." I've owned every Pixel at one point or another since the Pixel 3, the 9 is on another level. In my humble opinion.
My wife also uses an iPhone and I log into my iCloud account on the web to view and share Apple notes. It's a mild pain, but I don't use it very often. I also miss shared iCloud photo albums but have switched all of my media to Google photos and canceled my iCloud subscription (which felt great, lol). Any photos I want to share I just add my wife to the Google album. This way I can freely switch back and forth Android - iOS without losing anything.
Alternatively, you can just get a new battery for your iPhone and call it a day 👍 .
Same. They still sometimes struggle when there is motion (pets/kids), and low light is behind Pixel/iPhone cameras but most of the time Samsung produces my favorite shots. Especially portrait shots.
Here are a couple photos I took last weekend using the telephoto lens. Really nice shots. I tried to get one with the ball coming in but was too slow haha. Next time I will have to take a video and then slow it down and take a still from it.
Looking forward to tomorrow! Annyoing how you can't choose the band that comes with like Apple Watch but I only paid £12 for the 2 extras anyway due to credit.
Being in Wisconsin, EVERYONE is my drinking buddy.are those your drinking buddies? lol
Here’s everything new in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Google today is rolling out Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel devices.
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Installed this on my old Pixel 6. Wow, it's never been this smooth before. Really big improvement compared to Android 14.Here’s everything new in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Google today is rolling out Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel devices.
I wouldn't say apart from chip they are much different spec wise now. pixels hardware overall I think has made good steps forward. the battery life improvement has been great
Has anyone been able to compare the Pixel Watch 3 against the Apple Watch Ultra or Samsung Watch 7?
I’m tempted to use my £100 voucher from Google and get the 45MM Watch 3, even tho I can’t use it with my iPhone i believe i could use it with my S24 Ultra. Also i get £50 in credit from Google.
Also has anyone had the Fold 9 Pro long enough to test the battery life?
I’m tempted to use my £100 voucher from Google and get the 45MM Watch 3, even tho I can’t use it with my iPhone i believe i could use it with my S24 Ultra. Also i get £50 in credit from Google.
Also has anyone had the Fold 9 Pro long enough to test the battery life?
I have $350 in Google Store credits and nothing to spend it on. I can’t/won’t swap my Apple Watch Ultra for a Pixel Watch as I‘m not a fan of the Pixel Watch design and I’m not moving my main number out of my iPhone. My family, work and most friends all still use iPhones to communicate and there are just too many things that are much easier inside the Apple ecosystem (sharing photos albums, AirDropping content, Apple Messages, collaborating on files and Apple Notes) and using the Apple Watch Ultra means I don’t have to carry my iPhone that often since the watch has cellular connectivity and I can use my Pixel 9 Pro Fold for most other things.
Don’t need any Nest products or Google Buds (have AirPods Pro, Beats Fit, AirPods Max, and Beats Studio already) so gonna just sit on it for bit.
Anyone have preferred care with their phone/watch? Considering getting it for both but not sure about the theft and loss for watch, maybe just the cheaper version for it...