Google Pixel XL

The camera on Google’s new Pixel lineup is dang impressive, but some users are reporting some small issues with the camera — most notably a “halo effect” that happens when light sources hit from a certain angle.

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Google’s Pixel devices not only match the iPhone in terms of hardware and software being developed by one company, but also in pricing and manufacturing cost-to-sales-price ratio. A teardown by IHS notes that component cost for the Pixel XL is directly in line with the iPhone 7 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

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It’s always terrible when your screen breaks, but it can be even worse when you really need your phone. If you rely on a device heavily in your life ─ especially in business ─ it’s very important to have as little downtime as possible.

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Despite a few shortcomings compared to buying unlocked, customers purchasing the Pixel through Verizon have the benefit of buying the phone in stores ─ starting today (before most Google Store orders have even shipped I might add). Unfortunately, it looks like Verizon won’t have stock of every model of the Pixel.

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We didn’t expect it to come as soon as it did, but Google’s first solely self-branded smartphone, the Google Pixel, is finally here. In light of how mature the smartphone market has become in the last few years, it’s hard for a new phone to stand out as something that takes anything more than a few baby steps forward. This phone isn’t that much different. But what is different is that it isn’t just any Android phone made by one of Google’s partners. This one is Google’s, and that’s special.

It’s special because Google really has made an effort at building a good top-to-bottom user experience. It’s special because Google has made some clear — in some cases major — improvements to its software and how it works with the hardware. It’s special because it has a great camera. It’s special because it’s the first Android phone to ship with the Google Assistant. It’s special because it’s the first Daydream-ready smartphone. It’s special because it’s the best portal to Google’s services, full stop.

But most of all, I think the Pixel is special because it seems to me that Google’s newly-rebirthed smartphone line has a lot of potential. Yes, there are some things that this phone doesn’t have. But what phone doesn’t? Let’s talk about what the Pixel has going for it.

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One of the biggest questions surrounding Google’s Pixel that we’ve noticed people asking about is how its Verizon exclusivity will affect it. Being the only carrier Google has partnered with, we would hope that the company had pulled some strings with Verizon to keep tight control over devices sold through the carrier. But this is Verizon we’re talking about…

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In the past 48 hours we’ve heard about Pixel phones, and we’ve covered a lot of it here. However, there’s a lot more to the Pixel(s) than what lies on the surface. So let’s look at a few notes that you very well may have missed regarding Google’s latest set of devices.

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Today Google officially introduced the Pixel and Pixel XL, and it’s everything we expected and more. Google nailed a lot with these phones, especially in the software department. However, the company also did a lot of things that I really dislike with these devices. Yet, I have a confirmation email for my very own Pixel XL sitting in my inbox. Why? Let’s dig in a bit…

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With the Pixel and Pixel XL, Google is making some bold claims on what these new phones can do, but it’s also really pushing the camera, claiming it’s the best found on any smartphone on the market. But what about the testing companies and real word use?

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Today Google has officially unveiled the long-awaited Pixel and Pixel XL — the company’s two “Made by Google” smartphones. While both were manufactured by HTC, Google is claiming these as their own — designed in-house from the ground up. But which of the two phones is for you?

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Google has today announced the Pixel and Pixel XL, its first purely self-branded smartphones and the company’s attempt to put all of the power of its services in one sleek package. While perhaps not remarkable by themselves, the phones are part of Google’s big push into consumer hardware today which also includes Google Home, Google WiFi, Daydream View, and more…

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