@livejamie Now they make fun of no need for 2 lenses when they can do it all with just 1. DXO test images on Pixel 2's Portrait mode (they even copied Apple's naming lol) compared to iPhone 8+ just show what a hack their software portrait mode is compared to hardware based 3D depth mapping. Hacks show mistakes. I don't want photoshop fakerey in my photos that's hit and miss.
Pixel 2
vs iPhone 8+
@livejamie@alirtariq I'm losing faith in DXO for any objectivity. They released their (bought) review just before Pixel 2's unveil just so Google can tout its score. Talk about independent journalism? Who does this: unveil new products, and tout a review that's out just before said unveil?
And this shows how big a difference like this just get glossed over in DXO's review: https://www.dxomark.com/google-p...
"One simple plan. Pay $20 per month for unlimited talk and text, and $10 per GB of data â and you never pay for data you donât use. Even when you travel abroad, youâll still pay the same $10 per GB in over 135 countries."
That's pretty sweet.
> "Even when you travel abroad, youâll still pay the same $10 per GB"
Shows how expensive this plan really is that they can simply cover the world-wide roaming costs from the same monthly payment. :D
/european
I wonder if Google will catch even a fraction of the flak that Apple did when they removed the headphone jack. Seems like a lot of people were eating some crow this morning with this announcement.
This is the crown jewel of Android phones at the moment. If you want to stick with iOS, go aheadâyou know where to go. This is pure, unadulterated Android.
Pros:
AI-focused experience, best smartphone camera... ever, unlimited, full-res photo and video storage, works with Project Fi, and more
Cons:
Price could be better, a bit more water resistance would be nice
Why does every phone release lately have to leave something missing. C'mon Google, need dual cameras AND QI wireless charging. Price comparison to iPhone X makes it somewhat appealing.
This is what happens as you reach peak smartphone. The differences just aren't compelling enough to warrant a switch. They stole Apple's idea in removing the headphone jack after making fun of them with the first Pixel. I have a better name than Pixel 2 - how about the Flip Flop Fone?
Hopefully they don't follow Apple too closely and start planning obsolescence into Android's OS.
"Google services do not cost the user anything. Instead, Google lures in users and collects their data, and then sells access to eager buyers across the planet. Every marketing firm in the world wants the kind of information and repeat usage Google enjoys. "
Apple: I am not saying Apple is an NGO saving the world as they desperately try to depicture themselves on their product keynotes.
They sit on the biggest, or one of the biggest, cash reserves in the world (more that what many countries have) because we pay far too much for their products.
But at least their business model is not your data, or is it?
Pros:
Beautiful design, good camera, blah, blah... I believe Samsung Note 8 or Galaxy 8+ beats it tho, but that is not the point.
Cons:
PRIVACY. You pay with your $$ and with your data. Please don't forget that!
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Plenty of phones to buy for this price
Pros:Nope
Cons:Cheap iPhone knock off. Copied after they mocked iPhone for not having headphone jack! And expensive too for the lack of features.
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This is the crown jewel of Android phones at the moment. If you want to stick with iOS, go aheadâyou know where to go. This is pure, unadulterated Android.
Pros:AI-focused experience, best smartphone camera... ever, unlimited, full-res photo and video storage, works with Project Fi, and more
Cons:Price could be better, a bit more water resistance would be nice
From Investopedia:
"Google services do not cost the user anything. Instead, Google lures in users and collects their data, and then sells access to eager buyers across the planet. Every marketing firm in the world wants the kind of information and repeat usage Google enjoys. "
Apple: I am not saying Apple is an NGO saving the world as they desperately try to depicture themselves on their product keynotes.
They sit on the biggest, or one of the biggest, cash reserves in the world (more that what many countries have) because we pay far too much for their products.
But at least their business model is not your data, or is it?
Pros:Beautiful design, good camera, blah, blah... I believe Samsung Note 8 or Galaxy 8+ beats it tho, but that is not the point.
Cons:PRIVACY. You pay with your $$ and with your data. Please don't forget that!
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