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Is google really marketing well the Pixel? Everybody that take a look at my phone says: "What a cool phone, it is new, which one is it?"
digitalundertaker said:
Is google really marketing well the Pixel? Everybody that take a look at my phone says: "What a cool phone, it is new, which one is it?"
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I've seen a couple of commercials but not many.
I feel like they are actually trying with their advertisements with the pixel. Ive only seen a hand full of Nexus commercials last year but this year I see the pixel everywhere. Even in the theaters. The only thing that pisses me off is the Verizon pixel advertisements. The false advertising about it "only available on Verizon" really rubs me the wrong way. The average consumer will think they cannot get the pixel because they have to be on Verizon which is why I feel like pixel sales will not be as high
I feel like they're tyring to really compete with the iPhone this go around. The only reason I decided to come back to Android was because the quality of this phone and how it is so clean. The camera has also surprised me quite a bit.
Love it and if Google keeps coming up with quality phones like the Pixel XL then Apple has some serious competition; Samsung as well especially with the Note 7 being a complete disaster.
I see a ton of pixel tv ads, both google and verizon ads
I've seen a lot of commercials myself.
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The commercials are pretty frequent here as well. I think I see at least one ad per day, sometimes multiple depending on how long I'm watching TV
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I feel like almost every commercial break I'm seeing one lol. I'm in Chicago in a larger market so I might be seeing more than some.
In the UK we had some full page ADs in papers, Billboards from EE and some TV adverts too.
Seen a fair few on the tube in London. It's not been heavily advertised from what I've seen but they've done a lot more than they did for the 6P / 5X.
What's the real story as to where the Pixel XL is in the U.S. ?
- Google's own website says sign up for a news letter as to when the phone will be back in stock sometime next year
- Verizon is out of stock on the XL for two months !!!
- BestBuy discontinued the XL, will not carry it anymore
What's up with BestBuy discontinuing and not carrying or selling the XL anymore ?
My guess this falls on HTC's manufacturing capabilities, I bet the Pixel and Pixel XL, have sold more than the entire run of HTC Ten this year. And maybe HTC just can't keep up with demand, and now Google is scrambling behind the scenes. Or maybe Google wasn't thinking like they typically do on Nexus launches, and completely underestimate how many will sell ?
Sometimes I think the Nexus and now Pixel line is just some little pet project in the basement at Google's headquarters, with just the ultra nerd team working on it, with like 1% help from the upper brass and management. At the end of the day selling HTC made Google phones isn't making them their billion$.
I just bought one from the Google store about twenty minutes ago. I kept loading the page and every now and then it would show in stock. Had it in my cart once and at checkout it glitched and went away, second time it went through. I am guessing they are only allowing one sale every so often so they can keep up.
Black 32gb xl, 2-3 week estimate for shipping fyi...
Zorachus said:
What's the real story as to where the Pixel XL is in the U.S. ?
- Google's own website says sign up for a news letter as to when the phone will be back in stock sometime next year
- Verizon is out of stock on the XL for two months !!!
- BestBuy discontinued the XL, will not carry it anymore
What's up with BestBuy discontinuing and not carrying or selling the XL anymore ?
My guess this falls on HTC's manufacturing capabilities, I bet the Pixel and Pixel XL, have sold more than the entire run of HTC Ten this year. And maybe HTC just can't keep up with demand, and now Google is scrambling behind the scenes. Or maybe Google wasn't thinking like they typically do on Nexus launches, and completely underestimate how many will sell ?
Sometimes I think the Nexus and now Pixel line is just some little pet project in the basement at Google's headquarters, with just the ultra nerd team working on it, with like 1% help from the upper brass and management. At the end of the day selling HTC made Google phones isn't making them their billion$.
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What I know for shure is, that one of HTC bigger Factories got destroyed by a Tsunami (also some more like some from Canon and so on), and the Parts they need, can only be manufatured slower than before.
And also due to the huge demand of the bigger variants they arent able to accomplish their request. I have pre Ordered the Pixel XL 128 GB Quite Black in Germany, and eventhough I had pre Ordered, I had to wait nearly 1 1/2 Months to get it.
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I ordered mine in Google store Germany on 16th of December and was delivered on 22nd
Got my 128 from Verizon and it took 2 days. It originally said won't ship til Dec 28 but ended up taking 2 days.
Zorachus said:
What's the real story as to where the Pixel XL is in the U.S. ?
- Google's own website says sign up for a news letter as to when the phone will be back in stock sometime next year
- Verizon is out of stock on the XL for two months !!!
- BestBuy discontinued the XL, will not carry it anymore
What's up with BestBuy discontinuing and not carrying or selling the XL anymore ?
My guess this falls on HTC's manufacturing capabilities, I bet the Pixel and Pixel XL, have sold more than the entire run of HTC Ten this year. And maybe HTC just can't keep up with demand, and now Google is scrambling behind the scenes. Or maybe Google wasn't thinking like they typically do on Nexus launches, and completely underestimate how many will sell ?
Sometimes I think the Nexus and now Pixel line is just some little pet project in the basement at Google's headquarters, with just the ultra nerd team working on it, with like 1% help from the upper brass and management. At the end of the day selling HTC made Google phones isn't making them their billion$.
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For 900 dollars you can get a piece of **** phone!
I know, I got one!
I ordered mine through a Verizon deal on the 19th of december, estimated delivery date is the 18th of January. Still waiting unfortunately.
I ordered my phone on 12/19 was suppose to ship on the 28th, instead I got the notice that it was delayed 2 months. I wonder if this phone will turn out to be a great phone but extremely rare. It's bad when Bestbuy stops carrying the phone.
I was lucky. I woke up at 03:00 am and couldn't go back to sleep, so I got on the web. Went to several places looking for 128gb Pixel XL and it was atrocious. $1600 on Amazon. Goughers!!! Anyways, I went to eBay and was looking and all of the sudden I found 128g used Pixel XL. I couldn't believe my eyes. Well, I bought it. Says it's in good condition. We'll see. Anyways, hope it works out. I'm currently using Pixel 5.0 and I love this thing. I had a note 7 and I finally turned it on last week. no regrets.
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gsk3rd said:
I ordered my phone on 12/19 was suppose to ship on the 28th, instead I got the notice that it was delayed 2 months. I wonder if this phone will turn out to be a great phone but extremely rare. It's bad when Bestbuy stops carrying the phone.
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Yeah what the heck is up with that?
Google will never catch Apple like this. Really frustrating. I've read many reviews of iPhone lovers making the switch and adoring this phone but maybe make it available??
My Nexus 6 is starting to die off, and I'm in the market for a new device. I've been eyeing the Pixel XL since it was announced, and now I can't find one. I looked at Best Buy, but they don't carry the 128gb models, and the price of the 32 P and PXL are inflated.
So, with the "shortage" I feel like I'm in a weird place. Currently, only the OnePlus 3T and the Pixel XL are attractive, and both are out of stock and at minimum weeks away.
Not sure if I should keep waiting for the PXL at this point, or just look for something new coming out in the spring.
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Does anyone know why BestBuy officially stopped selling the Pixel XL ? Their website says product discontinued or something ? But they still sell the tiny Pixel.
I went to BB today, asked a cell phone salesperson about the XL he said Best Buy took that product off the system and they no longer offer it.
I asked if they'll get it back in the near future ? He said he wasn't sure.
This sucks, because I got a crap load of BB gift certificates for Christmas and I had a few left over from my Birthday totaling $350 now, and was gonna purchase a Pixel XL outright, but tyry don't sell the phone anymore.
Exactly how the 6P sold. Always sold out and you're lucky to get one.
It's all kind of ridiculous. I checked with my Verizon store. You cannot get a Pixel XL, or even Pixel 128GB within 100 miles of me at any store. All colors. I then talked to the corporate people and they said they have called 19 different stores across 5 states and none of them had any of these aforementioned models within 100 miles of there either.
I think Google is really dropping the ball. I get trying to drive up interest by making it seem like everyone wants it so it's perpetually out of stock, but most people won't wait a month or longer for a phone - they'll just get the next "droid" over from that one (probably an S7 Edge the way Verizon employees love Samsung and push them so hard).
I'm really rooting for this phone like to knock Samsung and Apple a bit, but they need to learn to manufacture a little quicker or get better forecasts of sales. For a company based on algorithms, their forecast algorithm sure does suck tremendously.
It really is unbelievable how Google can miscalculate and underestimate how many units they need to produce for stock. I could see when the phone first launched they may have been caught off guard how much of a hit seller this would be.
But it's been out for three months already. They should have a firm grasp where they need to be production wise.
And to have it sold out for 6 to 8 more weeks still. Wow.
Once Sansung releases the Galaxy S8 in March / April, the Pixel line will see a major drop in sales, and will just be the ultra nerd geek phone again like the Nexus phones. The average buying public will for sure be tempted by the new S8.
Even though myself I still prefer a good stock Android phone #1, I'd take a Pixel XL over the S8 Plus phone. But most people won't.
Zorachus said:
It really is unbelievable how Google can miscalculate and underestimate how many units they need to produce for stock. I could see when the phone first launched they may have been caught off guard how much of a hit seller this would be.
But it's been out for three months already. They should have a firm grasp where they need to be production wise.
And to have it sold out for 6 to 8 more weeks still. Wow.
Once Sansung releases the Galaxy S8 in March / April, the Pixel line will see a major drop in sales, and will just be the ultra nerd geek phone again like the Nexus phones. The average buying public will for sure be tempted by the new S8.
Even though myself I still prefer a good stock Android phone #1, I'd take a Pixel XL over the S8 Plus phone. But most people won't.
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All very true. Most people love Samsung now since it has become almost as well known as Apple. I mean, I hear people say, "do you have an iPhone or a Galaxy?" Talk about an ignorant question, but that's people's mentality about phones. Google can change that with the next few iterations of the Pixel as people get more familiar with the name (if Google keeps pushing it with the ads too!) but they need to learn how to produce phones that are in high demand. It's really disappointing and frustrating.
Ordered mine December 16th and it still says January 20th expected ship date.
I ordered a Pixel XL 32GB black December 20th and it's listed as Pending with an estimated shipping date between January 13 and 17.
Conspiracy theory here, tinfoil hat time. What if the Pixel actually was selling very well on Verizon from Oct - Dec. which I think it was, and now it's out of stock. But what if the big guys like Samsung and LG got pissed they had competition from Google directly, and viewed this Pixel phone as a threat, and maybe they made a stink about it ?
That also begs the question, maybe Google didn't originally allow the Pixel phones to be on all U.S. carriers for a reason, knowing if it got real popular and was a success, it might dent into the sales of the big Android players like Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc... And then a **** storm would brew up.
Just wondering if there's any official word from Google on how long they're going to support this tablet. I figure it should at least get support through the end of this year, which will be its 2 year anniversary, so we can expect software upgrades for the next 6 months or so, but what about beyond that. I've looked around Google's support pages, but haven't seen any mention of the Pixel C.
The reason I ask is because I'm actually considering trying out one of the new iPad Pro models that were just announced, and one of the key factors in that, aside from the impressive hardware, is the fact that Apple seems to support their stuff a lot longer than just about any Android manufacturer, including Google. While this isn't such a big deal on phones, which most people seem accustomed to changing out every 2 years here in America (probably because they're used to the way most carrier contracts are set up), tablets should be expected to last a little longer, in my opinion.
I know tablets aren't nearly as popular as they once were, but I still really enjoy mine. Started out with a Nexus 7 2013, and then moved on to the Pixel C, and was hoping to stay in the Android camp. But it seems like Apple is one of the few manufacturers left still trying to make premium tablets, and backing them up with solid after-purchase support for a good long time. I don't mind paying a bit more for a nicer tablet, but I want to know that I'll still be able to get software and security updates for longer than 2 years. Yes, I know I could always try rooting the Pixel C, but I went down that road with my Nexus 6, and truthfully other than adding an ad blocker, I never got any use out of having a rooted device. And now since I've found other applications that do the same thing without rooting, I don't see myself ever wanting to deal with that again.
So if anyone has any info on what Google has planned for the Pixel C, I'd be interested in hearing it. I've had a great experience with the tablet, and the software issues it suffered on first release have been ironed out though updates. Be a shame if they weren't planning on supporting this device well past the 2 year point.
Two years, like every other product.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/04/27/google-adds-pixels-end-life-support-page/
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Two years, like every other product.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/04/27/google-adds-pixels-end-life-support-page/
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That page you linked to just shows the Pixel phones, not the Pixel C. I know Google has committed to 2 years on the phone side, but I'm wondering about the tablet. I imagine it is 2 years, but I'd like some official confirmation.
Hi all,
I would like to buy a Pixel XL 1st generation for an older family member whose Windows phone has died.
My main concern is the Pixel will only be supported with one more year of software update and two more years of security update.
Do you think Google will stop all software support for the Pixel after 2019, or there is a chance that Google will continue to patch the phone with security updates?
My main reason for choosing the Pixel XL over iPhone 6s Plus for similar price is the family member lives in another country, and it seems I can remotely take over the phone using software like Teamviwer for support much easier on Android than iOS. However, Apple does updates their phones longer than Android manufacturers.
I would be grateful for any input and experiences of members had similar conundrum.
Many thanks.
Bigmille said:
Hi all,
I would like to buy a Pixel XL 1st generation for an older family member whose Windows phone has died.
My main concern is the Pixel will only be supported with one more year of software update and two more years of security update.
Do you think Google will stop all software support for the Pixel after 2019, or there is a chance that Google will continue to patch the phone with security updates?
My main reason for choosing the Pixel XL over iPhone 6s Plus for similar price is the family member lives in another country, and it seems I can remotely take over the phone using software like Teamviwer for support much easier on Android than iOS. However, Apple does updates their phones longer than Android manufacturers.
I would be grateful for any input and experiences of members had similar conundrum.
Many thanks.
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I guess I wouldnt see them adding a lot of support for a phone that is 3+ years old. I got my dad an iPhone 7+ just because I thought that would be easier to use for him since he never touches a computer etc and he came from a flip phone. If the person has an idea how to mess around with a smart phone the Pixel XL would be just fine I think.
Even if updates ended tomorrow the phone would still be fine for most people and last for many years until battery dies. Fancy Bear won't be going after your grandma.
My parents use a Nexus 7 tablet, and my mum has a Moto G4, I went with the idea, the closest to stock will be easier for them to use. They rarely have an issue, it's only when certain apps give ads about battery booster or your battery is damaged, you know the ads that are clearly bull**** that they run things by me.
If Google made a cheap enough tablet like the Nexus 7 again, I'd snap three up, one for each of them and then one for myself.
Most non tech savvy people will not notice nor care if the phone ever get updates. I would be far more concerned with the learning curve of going from windows phone to android than updates.
Galaxy s8 because of it's "easy mode" big large icons easy to read text look it up. Or s7
Bigmille said:
Hi all,
I would like to buy a Pixel XL 1st generation for an older family member whose Windows phone has died.
My main concern is the Pixel will only be supported with one more year of software update and two more years of security update.
Do you think Google will stop all software support for the Pixel after 2019, or there is a chance that Google will continue to patch the phone with security updates?
My main reason for choosing the Pixel XL over iPhone 6s Plus for similar price is the family member lives in another country, and it seems I can remotely take over the phone using software like Teamviwer for support much easier on Android than iOS. However, Apple does updates their phones longer than Android manufacturers.
I would be grateful for any input and experiences of members had similar conundrum.
Many thanks.
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Yes, it would be a good choice. The screen is vivid and clear and there are Accessibility options to fiddle with
in case the print is too small. Easy to create desktop icons for most actions so they don't have to search.
Yes, I think Pixel will do just fine. They likely won't care about platform updates and will get security updates for 2 years
Official Google Pixel parts are now available from iFixit
If you like to take repairs into your own hands, you'll be happy to know that official Google Pixel parts are now available from iFixit.
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June 29, 2022 2:48pm Comment Timi Cantisano
Official Google Pixel parts are now available from iFixitSome months back, Google announced that it would be making Pixel replacement parts available through iFixit. Today, iFixit has announced that it is officially carrying parts for the Pixel 2, Pixel 6, and anything in between.
As mentioned prior, authentic parts for Google’s Pixel smartphones will now be available for purchase from iFixit. For the most part, parts are relatively reasonably priced and there is a wide range, from displays to mesh speaker grilles. The company will not only sell parts for replacement or repair, but it will also sell tools.
Those that are adventurous can look through the Google Pixel repair guides and forums, tackling repair projects with confidence. Of course, if you’ve never performed a repair on a smartphone or any other product, it might be better to leave things to a professional and take the product to an authorized repair center.
Google teased its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro during its Google I/O that took place in May. While these phones are set to arrive sometime later this year, Google has committed to offering parts for any future Google Pixel smartphones that come to be released.
Right to repair is winningWhile repairing your own product used to be a way of life, that slowly changed as products became more complicated. Many argued that there should still be a choice when it comes to repairs and anyone should have the option to fix their smartphone, just as if they would repair their own car. Despite some pushback from companies, some major brands have stepped up this year, giving consumers new options.
Perhaps one of the biggest names is Apple, which debuted its Self Service Repair program in late April. Samsung has also committed to the movement, stating that it will offer parts for repairs by summer. Another notable company is Valve, which offers replacement and repair parts for its Steam Deck and Index VR headset.
Source: iFixit
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Samsung too.