Pixel 3 mention, we’ve got a Pixel 3 mention!
We don’t have specs or any other details, but Googlers have officially mentioned the “Pixel 3” in an AOSP commit. The reference actually popped up in early March, it’s just that no one noticed until now.
What does the commit tell us? Do we care? It’s a Pixel 3 mention!
In all seriousness, the commit talks about a new Auto Selection Network UI in relation to HAL V_1_2, which is apparently only available to the Pixel 3. No, I have no idea what that’s talking about, but we do know that HAL relates on some level to Project Treble, where Google has separated layers of Android to make it easier to update. I know that still doesn’t tell you much, but it is at least interesting to see it referred to as “HAL V_1_2 only supports Pixel 3.” If anything this could be a sign of improvements coming to Treble?
Pixel 3 mention, though!
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The pixel3 is a very good gadgets as far I know. I read this from others tech news sites
Pixel 2 XL and the Gear S3 is the best of both worlds. MST from the S3 to use SPay and the solid performance, super buttery smooth OS, outstanding camera of the PXL2
Ohh and by the way the April patch is live, 3rd month in a row that the “check for update” button works
This is great, but for one second I dare to imagine Google announcing the pixel 3 with a notch, and dual cameras and I feel that my soul leaves my body.
Please don’t do that Google!
Google, just knock the Pixel 3 out the park and you can have my money again.
Had to return my 2XL with crackling sound & Black smear on the screen. Buttery smooth tho. If the next XL isn’t manufactured by LG I’ll definitely consider it.
The HTC Pixel 2 screen scratches really easily. I’ve taken good care of it and already have two noticable permanent scratches on the screen.
My 2 year old 6P has been through the wars and has no noticeable marks on its screen. Google’s quality control for their Apple priced phones is piss poor.
Pixel is improving the existing model and design which is really great for this feature phone and the consumer. I read the similar news from tech news sites where I found more interesting gadgets from that.
I really hope the Pixel 3 comes out earlier than October. And *crossing my fingers* at a better price point. Overly hopeful.
Can someone explain to me the novelty of stock android? What new toys are in Oreo and how long did those new toys entertain you for? Just got Oreo on Note 8 last week and I’ve already forgotten about it. So what makes the Pixels so special anyways other than stock android.
It’s not a novelty thing at all, which is sort of the entire point: AR Emjois, 960FPS video, variable aperture camera – that’s Samsung’s game.
For me it’s mostly that stock Android is a vastly superior OS/GUI to whatever Samsung is calling TouchWiz now. It has everything I need, where I need it, and when I need it. Maybe more importantly – it doesn’t have things I don’t need (example: a Bixby button, Samsung-branded apps, etc.)
Samsung’s interface is just…a lot. With the last Samsung I used as a daily driver (S7), it was fine in the sense that I eventually figured out all the things I needed to disable/modify to make the phone work for me. It also has an impact on longevity – Samsung phones just don’t hold up once you hit the 2 year range (my S5 was the worst in this regard becoming basically unusable at ~1.5 year mark).
Full disclosure I did buy an S9+ and use it for a few weeks – it’s an odd bird in that it has most of the same downsides as all the previous Samsung phones I’d owned, but it’s vastly better because everything is slightly less annoying and the phone (mostly) functioned out of the box. I did end up returning it, but it’s a great phone that I would have been perfectly happy with if there weren’t alternatives.
Make it good Google. Jesus Christ. Make it cheaper. Please test it to make sure it has 0 issues. It should not be this hard.
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“If anything this could be a sign of improvements coming to Treble?”
…or we’re already seeing Google auto-obsoleting the Pixel and Pixel 2 via treble. /pessimist
I’ll take a mention, but I will not take a mention that includes “Pixel 3” and “notch”.
#overmycolddeadbinarycode
I’ll take a mention that says “Pixel” and “headphone jack” any day
I think I’m going to switch from Galaxy to Pixel for my next phone. I will miss the mass support of accessories for such a popular phone as well as wireless charging if Google doesn’t add it. But hoping it will be worth the first to have software updates. In response to DL’s earlier post, I have been willing to delay software updates on Galaxy phones for the advanced hardware features like best display and best camera. MST technology. Other first technologies in phones. But with the gaps closing I’m starting to not see the worth in it when software is becoming the biggest difference in phones now that all have such great specs. Any other Pixel or Galaxy owners thoughts?
Galaxy having the best camera is highly debatable. I had a Note before i got my Original Pixel XL and now the Pixel 2 XL. I prefer the Pixel experience. They are night and day. Never realized how important software was until i joined the Pixel family.
This exactly ????????????
Idk about best camera because the pixel 2 XL was put against it and did better in a lot shots
I have also been considering doing the same as you. I am sure the software experience on the Pixel would be Amazing.
But I can also say without hesitation that the Note 8 has been excellent with not one issue. I’m sure the Note 9 will be the same.
Samsung is offering excellent products so the only reason to consider the Pixel would be for the yearly desire for the next thing. I will have to decide if I can do without everything Samsung offers. Plus I know who is going to build Samsung’s next phone and who’s screen they are going to use.
Obviously they are going to continue with HTC But I would love to see Samsung build the next Pixel! That would be a winner. And they owe it to me to make up for the Galaxy Nexus.
Seriously. I have an OG Pixel XL and got the April 5th security update on April 2nd. My wife had an S8 and if months behind.
That is nice, but wouldn’t make me choose a Pixel over Samsung in and of itself.
My S7 gets monthly updates about 30 days after release, not “months”
“And they owe it to me to make up for the Galaxy Nexus.”
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Grab a Gear S3 for MST payment. Works with Pixel phones now. IMHO that’s the only feature that Samsung has over Pixels
I thought the Gear S3 was NFC only…hmmm…
Edit: Just checked and you’re right. That’s cool.
Just read their website, can ANYONE decipher this disclaimer?
“Make at least 5 payments on your Gear S3 without a Galaxy smartphone nearby after initial setup. Number of transactions varies by card network and bank. Reload payment capability by connecting to a Galaxy Smartphone via Bluetooth. Only compatible with select cards, carriers and Android smartphones; see the Samsung Pay Support page at http://www.samsung.com/us/ support/owners/app/samsung-pay#compatibility for compatibility information.”
What do I do if I don’t have a “Galaxy” smartphone? I only get 5 payments?
I can confirm this is true. I have a Pixel 2 and I have a Gear S3. I use Samsung Pay all the time with no problem. And I get to use MST.
5 payments if your not connected to your phone via Bluetooth. That’s if you leave your phone at home and have your watch you can stay pay with it.
Is this true? I’d never considered as Samsung watch, but will look into one now. Would love to ditch my wallet.
Had both the OG Pixel XL and Pixel 2 XL – the latter is a massive improvement in hardware – maybe I’m just smitten by the (vastly) better looks
holy crap did not know this. really happy with my apple watch, but that could easily swing me. i’ve gone back and forth through at least 5 Samsung phones b/c I love MST but always move away from it b/c the software experience is terrible.
I’ve owned both Samsung and Google phones over the years and test drove both the S9+ and Pixel 2XL.
The “advantages” of both phones are way oversold by the more hardcore adherents of their respective fan bases. Samsung’s hardware is excellent, but the marginal advantage is not noticeable in day-to-day usage. Similarly, Android has matured to the point that the latest software doesn’t really offer that much – Android P is slated to bring us more colorful menus, the clock on the left instead of the right, and battery percentage on the lock screen – not exactly game-changing features.
Both phones are excellent and will not disappoint. Which is better is really and truly a personal preference.
If you use it a lot, you’ll miss MST a lot.
Do it! Switched from Galaxy S7 Edge to Pixel 2 XL and never going back to Samsung after this phone. Ever.