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    Thanks for this, Welp! Pinning for the day :)

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    Jeez. Just replace the keynote with a web page that lists specs, features, etc so I can decide whether I want to buy your product or not.

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    7 years of OS support! That’s the kind of stuff I like to hear.

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      Now I would really like for Google to retroactively upgrade the Pixel 6 and 7 update support to match the Pixel 8.

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        Yeah, they’re not gonna do that. The GrapheneOS team thinks Google will give the 6 and 7 series 5 full years of OS upgrades instead of 3 OS + 2 security tho so fingers crossed.

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        I’d love it too with my 7a, but there’s no way Google does something nice just 'cause. They’ve already sold the phones with a shorter support window and they gain nothing by releasing more updates for those devices.

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        Lol, there’s a non-zero chance that Google cancels the Pixel series.

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      Definitely great to hear. It’s too bad they’re not bringing new pixel software features to older devices though. It’d be a great way to differentiate their lineup from the iPhone.

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    Very happy to see their partnership with iFixit, and to see repairability actually be taken seriously.

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      I have had to take my pixel 6 pro to the Ifixit like 6 times two times were my fault (broken screen) others were the phone just actually dying for no reason.

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    Does the pixel now allow wired external displays? Alt-dp Mode? Any news of a desktop mode similar to dex?

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      I haven’t heard anything on that. It’s really such an odd omission to not support USB-C Alt mode. It renders the Pixel devices incompatible with AR glasses.

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        Yea that was probably the only reason I would have upgraded from my 7 pro, and if it’s not there, looks like the 8 series is a pass from me.

        The fact that there is no mention of it anywhere when even the latest iPhones mentioned it seems like enough evidence, but I even contacted Google pixel support and they said the same thing, doesn’t have it.

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    The whole Fitbit subscription required for all the detailed health features is keeping me from seriously considering a Pixel Watch 2. I get health/fitness metrics with my Galaxy Watch without needing to subscribe to anything - same with Garmins and other watches.

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      Ditto. I’d rather pay once for the functionality when buying the device. I wouldn’t even mind another one-time payment to unlock new functionality later - but a subscription? No thanks.

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    I see that Google is following the trend of limiting certain software features to the Pro model: Pro controls, Video Boost, Night Sight Video and multi-shot RAW. I hope Pro controls will eventually come to older models, either officially or with a modded APK.

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    The same optical fingerprint reader it seems? That’s literally the only improvement I wanted, so if it has an optical fingerprint reader that’s a dealbreaker for me.

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    Ugh, why must the Pro be so much larger than the regular Pixel 8? I really would prefer an 8 Pro with a smaller size.

    I’ve been wanting something smaller than my OnePlus 8T, but the 8 Pro is even bigger.

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      even worse is the artificial segregation. The 8 can’t even get the same software features as the 8 pro despite the same hardware to run it.

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      I know right? The OnePlus 8T literally feels like the perfect size for me. But OnePlus themselves have abandoned this size, and in general 6.5" devices are not as common as they were a couple of years ago.

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    7 full years of OS updates sounds pretty promising. Swap out the battery a few years in and this phone could last a while yet. Pretty impressive.

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    Just pre-ordered the 258GB Pixel 8 in rosé

    Currently own a 4a and love it except for the battery life and the sometimes bad performance

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        Because:

        1. I will buy it anyway
        2. I get free earphones when I buy now
        3. It will arrive next week

        The 7 years of updates and that the software experience will be excellent, sold me to it. I don’t even consider Samsung phones because I absolutely hate their software. I also don’t consider buying an IPhone because I own an IPad and while not a terrible experience, it’s worse than on my Pixel.

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    Well the 8 looks like a terrible value. Minimal upgrades over the 7, no software benefits like pro controls, $100 price increase.

    Just wait for the 7 to go on sale and get that instead.

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      128gb at $1000 is a joke. I’m more or less done with high end phones. I won’t use most of the high end features anyway. Bought a mid range Samsung last year with a micro SD card slot. Stuck a 512gb card in it. I am happy.

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        I’d be happy with a mid-range phone too, except I want a good camera. That’s basically the only reason I’m looking at high end phones…

        Also it’s such bullshit that only mid-range phones have SD cards these days.

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      I am still rocking my pixel 5 with a custom ROM. Don’t see a reason to blow $ on a new phone. Will keep using my pixel 5 for as long as I can