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Pixel 3/Pixel 3 XL
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I've noticed a lot of comments believing and/or wishing for this. I mean, I'd LOVE to be wrong, but I highly doubt this is all a ploy by Google. I could believe these are controlled leaks, but I don't think they're for the express purpose of trolling us and then surprising us with a better looking Pixel 3 XL device.
However, there were rumors of a third Pixel 3 that is of an even more premium and higher tier, so who knows...
Haha no I know, I definitely think we are seeing the real thing. For once though it would be neat to see a company be like "oh you guys thought that was actually it? Lololol no here's the real thing" and come out with something completely new and never seen.
Kind of like the original iPhone release. No one in the public had seen anything before that keynote.
We are in a modern era where that will never happen though.
BTW, here are full res samples of all the Pixel 3 XL photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vfue-ZMNQG79SY1Pblrm5lO8-BS6yMb1
They look good, but so far nothing that stands out so much that it shows a major difference in upgrade from the Pixel 2. Or is it just me?
In fact, I'd argue that some of those low light scenic shots don't show a lot of details in the shadowier parts of the picture.
Anybody with a keen eye want to offer their opinions?
[doublepost=1534968723][/doublepost]Still no leaks or clues to a face-unlock feature. Those two front facing cameras can't just be for selfies... I hope.
They look good, but so far nothing that stands out so much that it shows a major difference in upgrade from the Pixel 2. Or is it just me?
In fact, I'd argue that some of those low light scenic shots don't show a lot of details in the shadowier parts of the picture.
Anybody with a keen eye want to offer their opinions?
[doublepost=1534968723][/doublepost]Still no leaks or clues to a face-unlock feature. Those two front facing cameras can't just be for selfies... I hope.
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August 22, 2018 — Stolen Pixel 3 XL handsets are apparently being sold on the Ukranian black market
https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-3
https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-3
I read it was left in a cab. Who knows what the story is. And now, apparently, there are multiple devices in the wild? Crazy.
Is Gizmodo ordering one from the black market?
Agreed. How do you brag about your software processing with just one lens but then go to two for selfies? No way.
What I find really ironic is the fact Google made fun of apple about removing the headphone jack, the the following year they remove it... Then there is the fact the notification LED has not been used by the system since what? The Nexus 5 and yet they leave it in the device 
Irony pt ii
They seem to have no clue what they are doing design wise other than trying to shoehorn the iNotch craze into their uninspired "design"
What happened Google? You had Motorola, now you have HTC but seem to have misplaced your designs and creativity. Partner back up with Samsung or something! Shesh
Irony pt ii
They seem to have no clue what they are doing design wise other than trying to shoehorn the iNotch craze into their uninspired "design"
What happened Google? You had Motorola, now you have HTC but seem to have misplaced your designs and creativity. Partner back up with Samsung or something! Shesh
It really is the ugliest phone I've ever seen, only due to that absurd notch. Do they even care for a nice design?
I can't understand why anyone would buy this. I could not stare at that ugly notch every day.
9to5Google details the black market Pixel 3 XL story. Looks pretty legit.
And more leaks are coming.
And more leaks are coming.
yep, when it rains, it pours
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...ed-camera-app-google-assistant-earbud-remote/
They might as well just release the phone already. Google has botched this release for sure.
It really concerns me that there is nothing about face unlock in these leaks.
That would make the two front facing cameras solely for selfies. If true, that would be yet another baffling and poor decision from Google.
As someone else here mentioned, Google claims their software/AI processing is all you need for the one camera on the back, but the front requires two?
[doublepost=1535033661][/doublepost]Pixel 3 XL camera comparison vs P20 and Note 9: https://www.phonearena.com/news/Pixel-3-XL-vs-P20-Pro-Note-9-camera-samples-comparison-test_id108069
That would make the two front facing cameras solely for selfies. If true, that would be yet another baffling and poor decision from Google.
As someone else here mentioned, Google claims their software/AI processing is all you need for the one camera on the back, but the front requires two?
[doublepost=1535033661][/doublepost]Pixel 3 XL camera comparison vs P20 and Note 9: https://www.phonearena.com/news/Pixel-3-XL-vs-P20-Pro-Note-9-camera-samples-comparison-test_id108069
I'd be curious if 1), they are waiting for the keynote to announce that and turn on with a "day 1" software update, or 2) still in testing and will be released in 9.1 or something like that.
I can't imagine them using 2 cameras up front and not utilizing them for some kind of face unlock, especially when they can do a damn good job of depth of field photos with a single camera
I'm starting to appreciate the back and side design of the Pixel 3 a little more. It looks smoother, more rounded off (I think the Pixel 2 feels a bit too boxy and thick), and sleek. I also like that the two-tone look is a little more subdued and subtle -- still unique but not loudly so.
It's just unfortunate what happens when you get to the front.
From the giant notch:
To the giant chin:
Tons more pics here: http://mobile-review.com/review/google-pixel-3xl-fl.shtml
It's just unfortunate what happens when you get to the front.
From the giant notch:
To the giant chin:
Tons more pics here: http://mobile-review.com/review/google-pixel-3xl-fl.shtml
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I suppose you could say it’s an improvement on the pixel 2 in terms of the amount of bezel but I just can’t get over that notch. It’s the worst notch. If the aren’t putting a 3D camera in the front for facial recognition then they should follow Samsung’s design.I'm starting to appreciate the back and side design of the Pixel 3 a little more. It looks smoother, more rounded off (I think the Pixel 2 feels a bit too boxy and thick), and sleek. I also like that the two-tone look is a little more subdued and subtle -- still unique but not loudly so.
It's just unfortunate what happens when you get to the front.
From the giant notch:
To the giant chin:
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It comes back to Google's insistence on front facing dual speakers. That's where all of this ugly notch/chin business comes from. You can blame the front facing dual speakers.
So not worth it.
So not worth it.
Others manufacturers are doing stereo speakers as well, but using a downward firing bottom speaker, which is fine. They could have at least followed suit and eliminated the chin.
If the reason for that big Notch and Jay Leno chin this phone better have home-theater sounding speakers.
I really don’t get the notch copying... it serves a purpose on the iPhone at least. Good on Samsung for staying out in their design beliefs.
The notch copying wouldn't even be so bad if they didn't all include chins as well. Two things I think Samsung will never budge on are a notch and the headphone jack. The headphone jack maybe waaaay down the line, but they know that's a feature that users are still pining for right now.
Do you guys know about Trusted Face unlock feature in the Pixel?
I never knew about it. Testing it out.
I never knew about it. Testing it out.
It probably would have leaked by now. Especially with this recent stream of leaks. It will likely ust have Trusted Face again.