Andy Rubin was once a part of Google and led the development of Android. He eventually parted with the company, but his latest endeavor, the Essential Phone, has pitted him against his old friends. The Essential Phone aims to be the best Android flagship, but Google has something to say about with the Pixel 2 XL. Essential wants to offer the best, stripped down version of an Android...
A lot can change in a year. When viewed from the back, you might be tempted to think the Pixel 2 XL looks similar to last year’s Pixel XL, but flip them around, and that’s where you’ll noticed the biggest change. The Pixel 2 XL’s display is not only edge-to-edge, but the device features front-facing stereo speakers, something not often seen in high-end flagships. The design reminds me...
You’ll only find one U.S. carrier selling the Pixel 2 online and in stores. Google and Verizon are again partnering to make the phone an exclusive on Big Red’s network. While you’ll be able to buy an unlocked model through the Google Store and Best Buy for use on any network, Verizon will be the only carrier actually selling the phone. The same arrangement caused confusion last year...
Over the past few months, I haven’t been shy about sharing my excitement for the Pixel 2 XL. Having awarded the first Pixel TechnoBuffalo’s best smartphone of 2016, to say it was hotly anticipated would be an understatement. Heading into today’s event, I was once again ready to proclaim a Google-made flagship the best of the best. But, following today’s announcement, I’m much less...
The successor to the Pixel is here with the Pixel 2. Google’s second iteration of its smaller flagship improves upon everything the Pixel did right, and then some. Last year, Google surprised everyone when it unleashed the Pixel, the perfect vision of Android for both hardware and software. The first generation Pixel was quite impressive specs-wise, but for design, Google played it...
Last year saw Google jump into the mobile market by making its own smartphone. With the help of HTC, the search giant created the Pixel and Pixel XL, two phones that continue to impress even today. A year later, can Google build on the success that made its phones our favorite of 2016? The highlight of Google’s new duo, of course, is the Pixel 2 XL, and it doesn’t disappoint. The most...
If you’ve been dazzled by Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8, wait until you see what the Pixel 2 XL has to offer. Google’s new device features an elegant design and a camera that will no doubt be among the best out there. The hard part is choosing just one device to buy. Over the past several months, Android phones have become incredibly advanced. Screens have barely any bezel, designs are...
So you’ve decided to buy the Pixel 2. Now you need accessories, right? Alongside its new phone, Google stocked the Google Store with a bunch of new accessories from itself and partners. There are cases, cables, adapters, and more to choose from. Prices, too, are wide-ranging. If you need something, the Google Store has it. Let’s see what accessories are made specifically for the Pixel...
Update (2:00PM ET): Evan Blass has posted another image of the Pixel 2 XL, and this time it’s without a case. ...and without a case pic.twitter.com/4QrvyM9Hro— Ev (@evleaks) October 2, 2017 Original (1:54PM ET): We’re less than two days away from Google announcing the Pixel 2; however, the latest flagship coming from the Mountain View-based company just can’t stay hidden. Evan Blass...
A lot needs to happen for HTC to stick around. You haven’t bought one of its phones in years. And, frankly, you probably haven’t even considered one. Despite being one of the most popular Android partners for a significant period, the company no longer holds a clear identity. Consumers overlook it every time they’re shopping regardless of what HTC’s latest flagship looks like or how...