Same here until this week, but I really like the slide up/slide over on the homescreen and they haven't added it in non-beta Nova yet. I might just join the beta when I get home.I've used Nova Launcher for years and can't imagine using any other launcher at this point. It just works.
Thanks, Jayhoz. I'm good. I've got Ambient Display going, and it's going to do what I want it to do. I miss being able to wave my have over the phone to get the time, but Ambient Display is close enough.I'm getting lock screen notifications for texts, etc. What are you missing Frat?
I saw something on Reddit that said that knock to wake was coming soon. I used this all the time on my LG G3. Two taps to the screen and there are your lock screen notifications. Makes even more sense on the Pixel given that the fingerprint scanner is on the back and likely pointed at your desk.Thanks, Jayhoz. I'm good. I've got Ambient Display going, and it's going to do what I want it to do. I miss being able to wave my have over the phone to get the time, but Ambient Display is close enough.
I totally agree. Which is why it's so frustrating that they're trying to kill it off and seperate out those things into single function apps.The Google Hangouts app synchronizes with pretty much everything, and allows video calling, texting/etc from your desktop, etc. Multi-way videoconferencing works fine, too.
I SMS with them, through Hangouts.Problem is that almost nobody on ios is using Hangouts so that doesn't really solve the problem of somebody who wanted to jump over.
They've confirmed like 8 zillion times that they're not killing Hangouts.I totally agree. Which is why it's so frustrating that they're trying to kill it off and seperate out those things into single function apps.
Since those stories, in May, there's been more indications that they're deemphasizing Hangouts by removing it from the core Google Mobile Services, and pushing it to Optional.They've confirmed like 8 zillion times that they're not killing Hangouts.
https://www.engadget.com/2016/05/18/google-not-killing-hangouts-for-allo/
http://www.thecountrycaller.com/67068-alphabet-inc-googl-will-google-get-rid-of-hangouts/
Pocket Casts.I got the Pixel. Now - what is the best app for listening to podcasts? I always used the Apple app and I'm so lost now.
Yea there is no close second really. Pocket Casts is an A+ app worth whatever the small fee is.Pocket Casts.
Podcast Addict was my 2nd favorite when I settled on Pocket Casts. It's the best free option, but if you use it much I'd much rather drop $4 for Pocket Casts than $3 for the ad-free Podcast Addict.I use podcast addict and it's perfectly adequate. The only thing that is missing is a 30 second jump back /forward. What makes pocket casts superior?
Jump forward/back are configurable (I have 30 second forward/10 second back) in Pocket Casts. I can't remember what they are out of the box but you could set 30/30 if you wanted.Thanks Sumner. So no 30 second jump back? If no, those features aren't game changers for me.
When you're in vibrate mode, press Volume Down, and it should take you to silence, just like on the pre-Lollipop phones.Is there seriously no way to quickly toggle between sound vibrate and Silent on the pixel?
Agreed - that's silly. The quickest why to do change the volumes, I think, is to press the volume rocker in either direction, and then the dropdown arrow on the right side of the ring adjustment. That will allow you to adjust the volume for alarms and media.Anyone else not have an edit button on their quick settings on their Pixel? ?
Nevermind. I found it. Why isn't Sound one of the quick settings?
Not on a Pixel but thank you. Got a new droid and have been struggling to figure this out for a weekWhen you're in vibrate mode, press Volume Down, and it should take you to silence, just like on the pre-Lollipop phones.
I would say yes, but it depends on whether or not she likes that Edged screen.So, my girlfriend's Note 4 is pretty much dead. Is the Pixel the better phone compared to the Galaxy S7 Edge?
Yes, unequivocally yes. I had the S7 edge. The Pixel is faster, easier to hold, easier to type on, has a better camera, and a better screen. I can't think of a single thing the Edge was better at, other than the notification light.So, my girlfriend's Note 4 is pretty much dead. Is the Pixel the better phone compared to the Galaxy S7 Edge?
This is my biggest issue as I look for a new phone. Samsung pay is awesome and even gives rewards for use (just got a $5 gift card for using it 5 times this week). I would have been going Note 7 without question coming from a Note 5 but without that option, I'm unsure what I want to do. I like the size of the Note which would point me toward the Pixel XL but the S7 is a damn fine phone and I could keep my Samsung pay. If Fi was an option in my area that might tilt the scales toward the pixel, but Google's own coverage page tells me I'd only get 2g anywhere near my neighborhood as well as at least half of my drive to work.I'm ridiculously jealous of Samsung pay.
I have the 32 GB Pixel XL. I've taken maybe 2 dozen pictures and downloaded a dozen apps and a half dozen podcasts and I'm currently using 9.56 out of 29.70 GB.How much crap is on the Pixel? I've found 32GB to be more than enough on my current phone and I can't imagine having many more apps. I don't use it for music really. So pictures with the better camera would be about the only reason to get the bigger model. But that seems unnecessary? Have you all been okay with the 32?
Part of me says the 32 is fine. The other part says you'll have this phone for 3-4 years and it's $100, take your lunch to work a few days. Then the first part says you should do that anyway. Then the second part says why do we always fight on vacation? And the first part says this is about that time in Maine isn't it? And, well, you know how it is.
I covered the battery topic earlier. It's really hard to believe it lasts as long as it does. It is awesome to only have to charge every 3 days. A revelation, even.Yea I'm as happy as possible too.
The most surprising thing is the battery life I've been getting. I work at home so I am a heavy, heavy user and this thing still gives me a full day on max brightness even when I watch videos or listen to podcasts all day.
I think this is the best smart phone on the market right now.
This phone makes us the best people clearly. Imagine not having it and having to look at yourself in the mirror?I covered the battery topic earlier. It's really hard to believe it lasts as long as it does. It is awesome to only have to charge every 3 days. A revelation, even.
That is a world I don't want to live in. I'm fine being right in this instance.This phone makes us the best people clearly. Imagine not having it and having to look at yourself in the mirror?