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Re: Google Pixel 10 series review

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Post by throw-the-towel »

detritus wrote: post #67
dtagames wrote: post #3

My older Pixel got the UI updates and I hate them. The look is inelegant, even childish, and like Apple they've decided to hide things under extra button presses. The insistence on adding AI just makes startup slower. I have not had a single use for AI on my phone ever, though I'm a big fan of it for software dev.

Is this the one that very cleverly removed the full contact list from the Phone 'app', changed the Take/Deny call orientation, and made everything 200% bigger? Because I [expletive] hate it and don't see how in any way it's better. Now I have to open up the contact list, a completely seperate 'app' to call someone if i can't quite remember who they are, so can't use the Phone's search functionality. So dumb. Well, it…

You can disable updates, it's the second thing I do on every new phone. (The first thing I do is disabling sounds.)

Re: Google Pixel 10 series review

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Post by fluidcruft »

rhdhfjej wrote: post #18
AuthorizedCust wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Semantic wars are unhelpful distractions. Focus on the issues.

No, he's right. The general public has no idea what "sideloading" even means, but they sure as shit would want to be able to load their own apps if they were asked about it. The terminology is meant to obfuscate the issue.

No, it's bikeshedding at it's worst. I almost think it's a deliberate psyop.

Most people don't know what sideloading is because most don't sideload and don't have a need for it.

Re: Google Pixel 10 series review

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Post by Jyaif »

dmacvicar wrote: post #43

I upgraded from a Pixel 4a (running Calyxos) to a 8a, only because at some point Whatsapp videos broke on the 4a and friends got videos with some green encoding. Otherwise, I had no reason to upgrade. I hate my new phone. I could use the 4a with one hand comfortably, but that is not the case with the 8a. My thumb does not reach the top of the screen like before. I have to hold it in diagonal position just to be able…

Agree with you on everything. Moving the fingerprint sensor to underneath the screen is unbelievably stupid, even dumber than the Touch Bar. The Pixel leadership favored shipping something that looks cool to a few idiots to (I assume?) drive sales, over shipping something that works well and is ergonomic.

And even the idiots realize 0 seconds into using the new fingerprint sensor that it's a massive downgrade.

I fantasize about Apple releasing a phone with a fingerprint reader on the back just to teach the Pixel folks a lesson and force them to move the reader back to the back.

Re: Google Pixel 10 series review

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Post by fluidcruft »

detritus wrote: post #67
dtagames wrote: post #3

My older Pixel got the UI updates and I hate them. The look is inelegant, even childish, and like Apple they've decided to hide things under extra button presses. The insistence on adding AI just makes startup slower. I have not had a single use for AI on my phone ever, though I'm a big fan of it for software dev.

Is this the one that very cleverly removed the full contact list from the Phone 'app', changed the Take/Deny call orientation, and made everything 200% bigger? Because I [expletive] hate it and don't see how in any way it's better. Now I have to open up the contact list, a completely seperate 'app' to call someone if i can't quite remember who they are, so can't use the Phone's search functionality. So dumb. Well, it…

I was frustrated with some other change to Phone a while ago and was angry but then decided to just make the mental switch to Contacts as my main entry to phone long ago. I only ever go into phone directly if I need the dialer. But frankly I can't say I use phone itself much anymore, mostly I use some form of messaging. (But I have used Niagara launcher for a long time so finding Phone when needed is super easy/fast)

Re: Google Pixel 10 series review

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Post by StopDisinfo910 »

Yizahi wrote: post #69

Google Pixel line is nice in theory over past several generations, but unfortunately in some regions of the world their pricing makes no sense. For example one of the EU countries: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 256Gb - 1560 USD (converted to USD for easier comparison) Samsung S25 Plus 256Gb - 1095 USD (lowest price in reputable shop, there are even lower listing at grey market ones) Samsung S25 Ultra 256Gb - 1370 USD Apple…

I think Google is fairly honest regarding prices in Europe. You can't compare to Apple at all. Apple prices in Europe are daylight robbery.

European prices are tax included while US prices are given without state taxes. That would already be a 20% difference.

Where I live the Pixel 10 Pro is sold for 1099€. That's around 1281$ at current exchange rate. So, 1000$ in the USA, plus 20% taxes, you get a 81$ premium for currency risk.

Compare that to the iPhone 16 Pro: 1299€. That's a whooping 1432$ for a phone priced the same as a Pixel 10 Pro. Even accounting for taxes, Apple thinks you should pay an extra 232$ because, well Apple, why not gouge foreign customers on top of making a mockery of the law of their countries.

Re: Google Pixel 10 series review

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Post by dgacmu »

I decided on a foolish whim to upgrade from a 9 pro to a 10 pro, and so far I'm nothing but disappointed - it does nothing better than my old phone and the battery life is worse despite the newer CPU and larger battery , presumably due to all the background AI processing that I don't want. (The hope for increased battery life is the reason I upgraded.)

(I will say, though, that the 9pro was an amazing phone if you want a good camera to take annoying numbers of pictures of your kids.)

Re: Google Pixel 10 series review

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Post by conception »

thanhhaimai wrote: post #54
SirMaster wrote: post #53

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What’s special about spam screening on Pixel? I don’t get any spam calls or texts on my iPhone.

Depending on the information Google knows about the incoming phone call: - If Google is confident the source is spam (e.g. known spam center). The call is blocked outright. It still has a log that a call from this has been blocked. - If it only suspects spam, Google will answer the call using AI bot, something like "Hi, I'm Google Assistant on behalf of XYZ, what's the call for?". The phone shows that it's screening…

Just for those reading, Nomo Max on iOS replicates this feature.

Re: Google Pixel 10 series review

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Post by vel0city »

detritus wrote: post #67
dtagames wrote: post #3

My older Pixel got the UI updates and I hate them. The look is inelegant, even childish, and like Apple they've decided to hide things under extra button presses. The insistence on adding AI just makes startup slower. I have not had a single use for AI on my phone ever, though I'm a big fan of it for software dev.

Is this the one that very cleverly removed the full contact list from the Phone 'app', changed the Take/Deny call orientation, and made everything 200% bigger? Because I [expletive] hate it and don't see how in any way it's better. Now I have to open up the contact list, a completely seperate 'app' to call someone if i can't quite remember who they are, so can't use the Phone's search functionality. So dumb. Well, it…

You can still get the full contacts list. Press the menu button and then press "Contacts".

Re: Google Pixel 10 series review

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Post by Yizahi »

StopDisinfo910 wrote: post #76
Yizahi wrote: post #69

Google Pixel line is nice in theory over past several generations, but unfortunately in some regions of the world their pricing makes no sense. For example one of the EU countries: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 256Gb - 1560 USD (converted to USD for easier comparison) Samsung S25 Plus 256Gb - 1095 USD (lowest price in reputable shop, there are even lower listing at grey market ones) Samsung S25 Ultra 256Gb - 1370 USD Apple…

I think Google is fairly honest regarding prices in Europe. You can't compare to Apple at all. Apple prices in Europe are daylight robbery. European prices are tax included while US prices are given without state taxes. That would already be a 20% difference. Where I live the Pixel 10 Pro is sold for 1099€. That's around 1281$ at current exchange rate. So, 1000$ in the USA, plus 20% taxes, you get a 81$ premium for c…

You see, that's why I said about some countries. In yours iPhone 16 and Pixel 10 have 230 EUR difference, but in Poland they literally the same or even worse for Pixel:

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Amazon.pl → 5 499 zł Mediaexpert.pl → 5 499 zł RTV Euro AGD → 5 499 zł MediaMarkt.pl → 5 699 zł Proshop.pl → 5 799 zł iDream.pl → 6 299 zł Maxelektro.pl → 5 755 zł Erli.pl → 4 395 zł tradeinn.com → 5 094 zł Allegro → 5 349 zł

Pixel 10 XL Mediaexpert.pl → 5 700 zł Proshop.pl → 5 699 zł Play.pl → 5 699 zł Morele.net → 5 872 zł Mediaexpert.pl → 5 700 zł Mediaexpert.pl → 5 700 zł Mediaexpert.pl → 5 700 zł

Imo this is mental. And it is not a fluke, exact same picture was two years ago, when I've been looking for a phone. Pixel 8 at that point was extremely overpriced.

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