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Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by ascorbic »

nblgbg wrote: post #158

One of the big problems with Pixel phones is their lack of thorough testing. You upgrade and suddenly you encounter strange Bluetooth issues, call problems, or other features that were working fine before but suddenly stop functioning. Tons of people will be complaining about this in forums, and you won't receive any updates to fix them for months. IMHO all Pixel phones are just developer devices and you can't seriou…

I've had a Pixel 8 Pro since launch day and have had zero issues with it. Really great phone.

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Post by cbsmith »

nblgbg wrote: post #158

One of the big problems with Pixel phones is their lack of thorough testing. You upgrade and suddenly you encounter strange Bluetooth issues, call problems, or other features that were working fine before but suddenly stop functioning. Tons of people will be complaining about this in forums, and you won't receive any updates to fix them for months. IMHO all Pixel phones are just developer devices and you can't seriou…

I don't think you can really tie that to the brand. Because it's wrapped on different OEMs, I find it varies from OEM to OEM.

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Post by HumblyTossed »

retskrad wrote: post #88

Most people, from a person on welfare to all celebrities and almost all CEO’s, including Elon Musk, use iPhones. The Pixel and Android in general is simply not cool like the iPhone. Google has been making their own phones for over 10 years now and they’ve barely made a dent. What’s Google’s goal here?

> Most people...

You know what they say about making up statistics...

Re: Google Pixel 9 Pro

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Post by Eumenes »

I'm happy with my Pixel 6a. Think with my previous trade-in (some older pixel), it was like $299. Gotta time things right to get the next one at a similar price point. I def don't want that Gemini stuff on there though. The cheapest new phone being $800 seems to be a step up though.

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Post by jdgoesmarching »

georgeecollins wrote: post #126

It blows me away that people will spend $1k for a phone when there are good options for $500 or less. I will grant that Google's phone is probably the best. But in my experience the difference in quality does not correlate to the difference in price. Apple has a monopoly and they set price expectations. Also, I think buyers think if you have a cheaper phone strangers may think you are poor. Personally I want people t…

People use their phones probably more than any other single item besides their home and bed. It’s not really that crazy, especially if you factor in camera upgrades for people that care about it.

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Post by NotSammyHagar »

Pixel 9 also says satellite emergency support ("Satellite SOS"). Search for info gets you to https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/15254448?hl=en&...

It looks like it's coming "later this year". Lots of chatter about it, see a few details at https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-9-satellite-sos-34676...

* apparently coming with android 15, but they are shipping android 14

* turning on satellite sos later, but this year

* us only

* free for 2 years on pixel 9 phone, but probably would cost more later?

If you go on a lot of backcountry trips, maybe you already have something like a Garmin device with paid in-reach service with texting and emergency service button - no voice support. I have this, it works well. You can do 2 way texting, also you can have your location uploaded as you travel if you wish.

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Post by joshl32532 »

bityard wrote: post #132

Serious case of sticker shock here. My current Android phone was free from the provider in exchange for buying around 3 months of service in advance. It is no speed demon but certainly does all of your average phone stuff just fine.

Yeah, iPhone/Galaxy Sxx price without the same reliability.

You're crazy if you spend $1k for Pixel's build quality.

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Post by lupusreal »

rvnx wrote: post #190
bityard wrote: post #143

Earlier quoted context omitted.

My cheap Android phone is in a cheap black case, nobody can tell how poor I'm not.

The lack of iMessage blue-bubble is a good tell. Instantly makes you lose dates with gold diggers.

That's a feature. Gets the vapid idiots to select themselves out of your life.

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Post by shinycode »

blackeyeblitzar wrote: post #130
cedws wrote: post #47

Earlier quoted context omitted.

AI phone… AI laptop… AI car… AI toothbrush… yeah nobody’s asking for this shit. It’s just uninventive, unimaginative marketing rubbish. Real innovation doesn’t need to go looking for use cases.

Totally agree. Look at the marketing text on the Pixel Fold ( https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_9_pro_fold?hl=en-U... ): “An epic display of Google AI. All the magic of Gemini on Pixel's largest screen.“ It is not only completely cringeworthy, but also nonsensical. How does having a bigger display affect AI at all? What sets it apart from other Pixels? Nothing. I am honestly shocked that this company can keep…

Never in my life I will buy any Google product. They so easily kill products used by millions without second thought. This destroyed my trust in the company, they just don’t care enough, it’s all about profit and their monopolistic position. I hope other smaller companies with better ethics will emerge
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