First official look. More to come on October 4.
Rumoured freebie this time is a year's worth of Google's One AI Premium subscription that they're claiming is worth β¬240 or so. It's like they don't want to actually sell any of these.
I've no plans to change either as got the 8 pro last year & figure it's good for three years (at least!). The watch was sold immediately which made it a small bit more affordable.
You can't sell a subscription I'd guess π
The Google One Premium AI plan is β¬21.99 per month but should be free anyway to help justify the prices of the new phones.
I think Google are have seriously dropped the ball here and can see very poor sales on launch for the P9. I'd say most people will wait until the price drops around Black Friday or Christmas as the first few months is usually Google trying iron out the bugs so you'd be better off buying a cheaper, more stable device in a few months.
Thats a sh!t bonus offer - a digital freebie that effectively wont cost Google a cent. No thanks.
My bloody yokes getting extremely hot at times lately especially using the tune in radio app
But not exclusively just whilst using that particular app ,
Even now as I type this after browsing for 30 m it's bloody warm, never had this issue with Apple π
Check the battery usage stats per app, it's a pretty good indicator of what is really chewing up resources (and outputting waste heat). There might be a process lurking and not going to sleep properly.
Thank you
Not much of an incentive if true
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-9-to-start-at-EUR749-with-256-GB-storage-as-launch-bonuses-and-discounts-for-Pixel-9-Pro-and-Pixel-9-Pro-XL-also-revealed.870862.0.html
One of my work colleagues in Scotland told me that they have the 8 range at 35% off today, well for some
I got a Pixel 8A from a seller on adverts for β¬379 still wrapped so perfect new condition.
Have to say, i'm surprised at how little Android has changed since whatever was on my old Pixel 3a which hasn't updated in a long while. In fact apart from the camera at the back being different the main difference between the 3A and 8A is that it is far more responsive so far.
That said i hate the lack of home and back buttons, these gestures instead are a PITA to me, i suppose i have to move with the times. Glad there's another what 6 years of updates on this as I'm a bit underwhelmed at the difference between 3A β8A, so I guess 15A will be my next one!
You can use the home and back button, you just need to turn it on in the settings.
Took me at least a couple of weeks to get used to the gestures, but I'd never go back now.
yeah, I'm the same.
I thought there would be but wasn't able to find, will have another look thanks.
Go to Settings - Display - Navigation Mode
Getting an issue here where the screen sometimes goes green in colour and pixelates itself, anybody with any ideas what might be causing this? Only got the phone last week so it's unlikely to be an age thing
Sounds like a hardware fault, possibly loose connector for the screen. I'd contact Google for a replacement although they may suggest jumping through the factory reset hoop first. Seem to recall others reporting same thing once or twice before
That happened several phones,known issue , ( last year)contact Google
AFAIK lots of ppl got replacementd6
Thanks for the advice folks, it was put down as "screen - display problem" and it was immediately approved for a warranty repair without any further questionsβ¦
I might wait for the issue to happen again and put photos of same into the package just in case they can't replicate it
Anyone get a text from Gemini yesterday?
Yes but not done anything with it
Yeah. Played around with the Gemini text service. It's chat gpt for text messages. It's fairly responsive if you ask it to draft something.
Bit of fun messing around with it.
Yes
Is anyone having an issue with signal strength?
I've tried various fixes, it was just going to voicemail without ringing but got it working again. But the signal can go from one bar to full bar depending what position I hold it in.
Seems to be bad when put lying flat say on the couch but if I hold it in front of me it goes back to full strength.
I'm on basic Gomo so not signed up to 5g.
No issues TBH,but my mate was complaining of not hearing me a few times,yet I could hear him no problem,
That happened via Bluetooth in car and normal calls,
Better since the last update
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is there a big difference between Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro? My main thing is a good camera and good backlight. There is so much info out there so I would like user feedback.
My iPhone 12 is on the way out, I will be buying on Refurbed. It seems good bu again any experiences would be helpful. Thanks.
I use GSMArena when comparing phones. Here is a link that compares features for both phones side by side.
I have no experience with the Pixel 8, but I have a Pixel 8 Pro for about 6 months now and love it.
Went from 12 pro max to 8 pro
Google camera superior
They over heat occasionally,solid phone
Eco system decent
Id recommend one
But personally I won't buy the 9 pro max,too dear
Spending that kind of money id go back to apple( better resale value)
