Is this now GoogleInsider - have I subscribed to the wrong forum?
Some of us use both iOS and Android. This is an Apple centric site not an Apple exclusive site.
Switching to Android in my case (although I use iOS on tablets and the wife's XR) opened my eyes to what is on the other side. Some may prefer to live in an Apple bubble. I, and others, don't.
Information is essential. Filtering out information regarding Apple's main competitors doesn't do anyone any favours although it's a relatively small part of the content anyway.
Nice to have, and with the exception of DED editorials (which are normally clearly marked as opinion pieces) the information is well balanced.
Google Home Hub - so, it's like an iPad? But on a stand?
No sir, in both intent and design.
(Some of this quoted) The Nest Hub Max can act as an indoor security camera that streams a live feed of your home to your phone. With a camera now included the Nest Hub Max can recognize your face when you arrive home and will bring up a personalized home page, such as calendar notifications or your own photos for the background slideshow. The feature is called Face Match which Google says the device processes locally and does not upload to the cloud. You can also use it for video calls ala' Alexa....
Yeah controlling & operating things and photos and calendars...that still sounds like a tablet. I don’t know why I’d want to perform those use cases on a fixed-stand device.
Good luck with the launch.
YOU probably wouldn't based on what you've said you want from a voice assistant or device (ex. smartspeaker). I don't see a need for one either. Buyers would be those who do see the value in something more than you or I personally want.
Yes, like the Withings Bluetooth hair brush for instance.
Incorrect. No idea where you got that. I'm well beyond those already on my circa 2016 Pixel and receiving the latest OS version, Android Q, the fourth one available for the OG Pixel. This quote is directly from Google support page:
Android version updates
Pixel phones get the latest version of Android directly from Google.
If you bought your device from the Google Store, updates will typically reach your device within 2 weeks. If you bought your device elsewhere, updates can take longer.
Pixel phones get Android version updates for at least 3 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store.
Pixel phones get security updates for at least 3 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store.
If the duration is longer, Pixel 3, Pixel 2, and Pixel (2016) phones get security updates for at least 18 months from when the Google Store last sold the device.
Note that support may extend beyond, but will be no less than the above.
Even the original Pixel phone is still supported with the latest OS version (I'm running Android Q, the fourth version available to the OG Pixel) along with regular monthly security updates.
PS. Forgot to mention: no way in #@&! hell am I putting a Nest (of vipers) camera or a Facebook Show et al in my house, ever. Given the poor track record of video "smart" doorbells for security/privacy thus far, not doing any of those either.
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When something fails rename it seems to be the Google cliche.
Their whole events are Apple knockoffs. They even use line-by-line dialog that copies Apple keynotes. It's scary.
I made a video on this:
Switching to Android in my case (although I use iOS on tablets and the wife's XR) opened my eyes to what is on the other side. Some may prefer to live in an Apple bubble. I, and others, don't.
Information is essential. Filtering out information regarding Apple's main competitors doesn't do anyone any favours although it's a relatively small part of the content anyway.
Nice to have, and with the exception of DED editorials (which are normally clearly marked as opinion pieces) the information is well balanced.
This quote is directly from Google support page:
Android version updates
Pixel phones get the latest version of Android directly from Google.
If you bought your device from the Google Store, updates will typically reach your device within 2 weeks. If you bought your device elsewhere, updates can take longer.
Pixel phones get Android version updates for at least 3 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store.
Security updates
Pixel phones get updates for security issues documented in our Public Android Security Bulletins.
Pixel phones get security updates for at least 3 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store.
If the duration is longer, Pixel 3, Pixel 2, and Pixel (2016) phones get security updates for at least 18 months from when the Google Store last sold the device.
Note that support may extend beyond, but will be no less than the above.
Glad to hear that it's still running the current version of Android, but officially support for Android updates ended last October, and security updates will stop after this October (https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/google-confirms-end-of-life-support-dates-for-pixel-phones-1687043), so it looks like that's the end of the road for the original Pixel.
The Pixel 2/2XL is getting three years (https://www.droid-life.com/2017/10/19/google-support-double-confirms-pixel-2s-3-years-worth-android-version-updates/).