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Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,723 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Got the latest QPR beta for Android 16 this morning. The new material UI is lovely. Tighter notifications, more haptics, updated UI elements and extra animations. It's the biggest change to the UI in a long time…



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,892 ✭✭✭Rattlehead_ie


    Yeah I downloaded it during the week and I'm loving it so far, the battery seems to be better than all the previous non-QPR A16 betas I was in. Only issue I currently have/had was that dark system theme just seemed inconsistent or off, I've swapped to the light theme for now but will play around with it more at the wkend.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,723 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Turn on the bold font in the settings. Makes everything extra crispy. 🙂



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,402 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    What would people recommend as a replacement charger? I'm looking at Anker 45w on Amazon for 19€, anything else? Got a fake last time so will only order direct from Amazon or another site



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,542 ✭✭✭wassie


    I generally get Anker or Ugreen chargers. Used to buy from the 'official shop' on Aliexpress, but have found the Amazon prices are fairly close which I prefer because of faster delivery and easier returns.

    Look for a charger that has the following 2 standards:

    USB-PD (USB Power Delivery) This is the overarching standard for fast charging over USB-C.

    PPS (Programmable Power Supply) - This is a critical component of USB-PD 3.0 (and higher) that allows for more granular control over voltage and current. This "on-the-fly" adjustment means the charger can deliver power more efficiently and with less heat, leading to faster charging and potentially better battery longevity. Pixels explicitly benefit from PPS for their fastest charging speeds.



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  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,313 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan




  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,261 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    Watched MKBHD's latest video which focuses on switching from iPhone to Android. Posting because he mentioned apps for journaling re the Pixel 10. I've checked my P8 and it's not compatible, which is disappointing.

    Separately, I see the alarm and clock timer settings on my phone had a bit of a design tweak recently.



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