The Pixel 3 thread, featuring 'The Notch'

micks_address

Patww79 wrote: »

micks_address wrote: »

Only available in the US at the moment, should be coming to other region's...can't think of others that aren't

I'd say it's one that we won't ever see. There's not even an Irish assistant voice after years, though hopefully them selling them here will see more features without workarounds.

i thought they had added an irish voice as google home was released officially in ireland few months ago?

nim1bdeh38l2cw

theintern wrote: »

So has anyone had delivery of a phone from Vodafone in the last couple of days or is it just people who have picked them up in the shops? I assume they've only sent out black ones?

I have, black 64GB.

OldMrBrennan83

The headphones are surprisingly good I found.

micks_address

Patww79 wrote: »

The headphones are surprisingly good I found.

Yeah they not bad at all. Ordered the pixel stand today

OldMrBrennan83

micks_address wrote: »

Yeah they not bad at all. Ordered the pixel stand today

It doesn't do a big pile. It's a handy photo frame though if I could figure out how to edit the album's it displays.

SleetAndSnow

Patww79 wrote: »

It doesn't do a big pile. It's a handy photo frame though if I could figure out how to edit the album's it displays.

You eventually got your 3xl then?

OldMrBrennan83

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

You eventually got your 3xl then?

Ordered one off Google on Tuesday evening and got it lunchtime yesterday. Those other fúckabout merchants at Vodafone have just stopped acknowledging people.

super_furry

How are people managing with the memory issues, or are you even seeing any? I've seen a lot of stuff saying that the 4GB of ram is causing background apps to be shut down, including listen to Spotify/Podcasts when doing other stuff on the phone.

micks_address

super_furry wrote: »

How are people managing with the memory issues, or are you even seeing any? I've seen a lot of stuff saying that the 4GB of ram is causing background apps to be shut down, including listen to Spotify/Podcasts when doing other stuff on the phone.

honestly doesnt in the slightest impact my usgage.. i havent had any app killed while using.. and i don't sit and open app after app waiting for reloads.. apparently google have acknowledged the issue and are going to include an update in the near future.. people are moaning about 4gb but the iphone manages fine on it.. i havent had any issues with the phone really.. the one slight niggle i have is that when using with android auto in the car it slow charges instead of fast charges. Its not major but my one plus phones used to fast charge in the same scenario which meant the phone got its top up during my daily commute and i never really needed to charge overnight..

AngryLips

micks_address wrote: »

people are moaning about 4gb but the iphone manages fine on it

I haven't had an issue either. Honestly, I don't understand why people think they need more than 4GB on a phone ...like what are you planning to use it for to need more?

OldMrBrennan83

Hasn't been long but haven't noticed an issue at all so far.

micks_address

AngryLips wrote: »

I haven't had an issue either. Honestly, I don't understand why people think they need more than 4GB on a phone ...like what are you planning to use it for to need more?

well i suppose more doesnt hurt right? When other phones have 8gb it does seem like a deficiency in spec... but real world doesnt seem to impact.. i guess being the fastest isn' always the best.. i describe the pixel 3xl as delightfully boring as a phone.. it does everything really well... oh the one thing i do kinda miss is faceunlock.. surely with the dual front cameras they could do something fancy... i have a suspicion we might see something in coming months..

Ush1

micks_address wrote: »

well i suppose more doesnt hurt right? When other phones have 8gb it does seem like a deficiency in spec... but real world doesnt seem to impact.. i guess being the fastest isn' always the best.. i describe the pixel 3xl as delightfully boring as a phone.. it does everything really well... oh the one thing i do kinda miss is faceunlock.. surely with the dual front cameras they could do something fancy... i have a suspicion we might see something in coming months..

Eye watering price for a boring phone.:D

micks_address

Patww79 wrote: »

Ordered one off Google on Tuesday evening and got it lunchtime yesterday. Those other fúckabout merchants at Vodafone have just stopped acknowledging people.

One day postage? My charge stand was posted this morning. Wonder might I have it tomorrow?

nim1bdeh38l2cw

micks_address wrote: »

One day postage? My charge stand was posted this morning. Wonder might I have it tomorrow?

You will, it arrives by DHL

SleetAndSnow

Well just off the chat with Google Support. Asked about their support should I buy it off Vodafone in the future and its great news, don't have to go to vodafone at all! I knew this was the case in the UK at least but just wanted to confirm its the same over here.

Ollie5:42 pm
Yes of course, it does not matter to us if you have purchased it from a third party retailers, we will still support you with issues and worries, or any questions you might have.

OldMrBrennan83

It's early days but I'm finding the battery to be very good, definitely more than adequate for what I need. Purposely didn't plug it in navigating on Android Auto for nearly two hours today to see how it fared and I'm on 29% remaining with 5½ hours of screen time since morning.

micks_address

Patww79 wrote: »

It's early days but I'm finding the battery to be very good, definitely more than adequate for what I need. Purposely didn't plug it in navigating on Android Auto for nearly two hours today to see how it fared and I'm on 29% remaining with 5½ hours of screen time since morning.

I've found the battery improves over a week or so. Could be just the new phone novelty wearing off ... Does yours fast charge on android auto?

Oh wait... You are not connected to Android Auto head unit?

micks_address

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Well just off the chat with Google Support. Asked about their support should I buy it off Vodafone in the future and its great news, don't have to go to vodafone at all! I knew this was the case in the UK at least but just wanted to confirm its the same over here.

Ollie5:42 pm
Yes of course, it does not matter to us if you have purchased it from a third party retailers, we will still support you with issues and worries, or any questions you might have.

Good news for me to having bought mine in the US on Verizon 😅

OldMrBrennan83

micks_address wrote: »

I've found the battery improves over a week or so. Could be just the new phone novelty wearing off ... Does yours fast charge on android auto?

Oh wait... You are not connected to Android Auto head unit?

No I just use the app on the phone (it's a mess but the best option still without a head unit) and I've a wireless charging windscreen holder that I just plugged out for today.

PDiddy87

Has anyone experienced an issue with regard to the sensitivity of the screen? I find myself tapping hyperlinks and stuff and links not opening on the first go. There seems to be a sweet spot very slightly above where'd I'd instinctively press. I'm coming from years of using iPhones so maybe its something I need to get use to? Its not terrible but at times I'm tapping the screen.

micks_address

PDiddy87 wrote: »

Has anyone experienced an issue with regard to the sensitivity of the screen? I find myself tapping hyperlinks and stuff and links not opening on the first go. There seems to be a sweet spot very slightly above where'd I'd instinctively press. I'm coming from years of using iPhones so maybe its something I need to get use to? Its not terrible but at times I'm tapping the screen.

No... Have you a screen protector? I put an ultimate shield tempered glass on and it only had adhesive on the edges and played havoc with touch sensitivity. Had to remove

theintern

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Well just off the chat with Google Support. Asked about their support should I buy it off Vodafone in the future and its great news, don't have to go to vodafone at all! I knew this was the case in the UK at least but just wanted to confirm its the same over here.

Ollie5:42 pm
Yes of course, it does not matter to us if you have purchased it from a third party retailers, we will still support you with issues and worries, or any questions you might have.

The only difference will be that if you need a repair/replacement, you'll have to send it to them first. They won't do the thing where they'll send you out the phone before you send yours back.



That can be a godsend if the issue you have isn't completely critical so you can use your broken phone until the new one arrives and you're not phone-less for any length of time.

PDiddy87

micks_address wrote: »

No... Have you a screen protector? I put an ultimate shield tempered glass on and it only had adhesive on the edges and played havoc with touch sensitivity. Had to remove

no screen protector yet. In-fairness it might be my finger. Its ever so slight and I'm use to force touch and stuff from my iPhone so it may be me!

On the subject on screen protectors, does anyone have any recommendations?

micks_address

PDiddy87 wrote: »

no screen protector yet. In-fairness it might be my finger. Its ever so slight and I'm use to force touch and stuff from my iPhone so it may be me!

On the subject on screen protectors, does anyone have any recommendations?

Its pricey but the lads in be cool in jervis centre have a clear plastic one they fitted for me.. almost feels like glass... im pure paranoid re scratches.. which is daft cause i always end up selling my phones on for someone else to enjoy their pristine condition.. i also got them to put a protector on the back... even though i have it in a case

micks_address

Charging stand came today... pretty sweet delivery timeframe.. its a bit like ronseal... does what it says on the tin.. the photo frame functionality is a bit meh... curious to check out the sunrise alarm to see if its gentler.. guess it be handy to be able to throw on the stand at night instead of fumbling in the dark for a cable

JKGT

How much is pricey Mick?

micks_address wrote: »

Its pricey but the lads in be cool in jervis centre have a clear plastic one they fitted for me.. almost feels like glass... im pure paranoid re scratches.. which is daft cause i always end up selling my phones on for someone else to enjoy their pristine condition.. i also got them to put a protector on the back... even though i have it in a case

micks_address

JKGT wrote: »

How much is pricey Mick?

well i got the front and back done and i think it was 50 euro.. probably 30 for just the front.. they fit them impeccably well though...

micks_address

Anyone charge their pixel 3 xl on the wireless stand?

I've noticed the back of the phone warm after using. Normal?
Thanks,
Mick

OldMrBrennan83

micks_address wrote: »

Anyone charge their pixel 3 xl on the wireless stand?

I've noticed the back of the phone warm after using. Normal?
Thanks,
Mick

Not noticed any excessive heat after using mine anyway. Bit warm but no more so than my S7 or S8 used to get.

micks_address

Patww79 wrote: »

Not noticed any excessive heat after using mine anyway. Bit warm but no more so than my S7 or S8 used to get.

I'd say warm but not hot. First time I've had a wireless charger so probably normal..

Shn99

Anyone tried the Pixel Stand with an iPhone?

SleetAndSnow

micks_address wrote: »

I'd say warm but not hot. First time I've had a wireless charger so probably normal..

Yeah it’s normal, it gets warmer then wired charging. It’s using coils inside the phone which gather heat while charging etc. shouldn’t be too hot to touch, just warm

notcarlos

Should I wait for Black friday before buying or should I place my order now through google store? Shipping date is 19th

micks_address

notcarlos wrote: »

Should I wait for Black friday before buying or should I place my order now through google store? Shipping date is 19th

ordering the phone? probably worth waiting at this stage... they might bundle in a google home mini or something..

notcarlos

micks_address wrote: »

notcarlos wrote: »

Should I wait for Black friday before buying or should I place my order now through google store? Shipping date is 19th

ordering the phone? probably worth waiting at this stage... they might bundle in a google home mini or something..

Mick is the back screen protector you bought from a store in Jarvis specifically made for Pixel 3? Can’t find any online

micks_address

notcarlos wrote: »

Mick is the back screen protector you bought from a store in Jarvis specifically made for Pixel 3? Can’t find any online

They cut it from sheets of plastic using a machine.. templates are for pixel 3/xl etc.. have to say really happy with front screen protector.. closest feel to glass i've gotten from a plastic protector

OldMrBrennan83

micks_address wrote: »

They cut it from sheets of plastic using a machine.. templates are for pixel 3/xl etc.. have to say really happy with front screen protector.. closest feel to glass i've gotten from a plastic protector

Do they skin the back too? I have a mnml on the way to stop scratches but I'd rather just have a skin, thinner the better and I always make a balls of dbrand ones.

notcarlos

micks_address wrote: »

notcarlos wrote: »

Mick is the back screen protector you bought from a store in Jarvis specifically made for Pixel 3? Can’t find any online

They cut it from sheets of plastic using a machine.. templates are for pixel 3/xl etc.. have to say really happy with front screen protector.. closest feel to glass i've gotten from a plastic protector

Can please you take a pic of the back with protector applied. I’m really worried about back being scratched.

notcarlos

Patww79 wrote: »

micks_address wrote: »

They cut it from sheets of plastic using a machine.. templates are for pixel 3/xl etc.. have to say really happy with front screen protector.. closest feel to glass i've gotten from a plastic protector

Do they skin the back too? I have a mnml on the way to stop scratches but I'd rather just have a skin, thinner the better and I always make a balls of dbrand ones.

Pat how’s your cancellation with Vodafone. I’m considering ordering one from google at the end of the day if I didn’t hear anything.

OldMrBrennan83

notcarlos wrote: »

Pat how’s your cancellation with Vodafone. I’m considering ordering one from google at the end of the day if I didn’t hear anything.

Not a peep since apart from being told I can't cancel and I'll just have to wait and return it.

micks_address

notcarlos wrote: »

Can please you take a pic of the back with protector applied. I’m really worried about back being scratched.

They can do Matt or clear plastic.. I don't have a second camera handy but will try later. It's not that dramatic. It's the same material as screen protector applied to the back with relevant cutouts. I guess it keeps the phone prestine. Even with a case dust will get in and cause scratches if you have ocd..

nim1bdeh38l2cw

briefgate wrote: »

anybody have problem opening the My Vodafone app using your Pixel? I got Pixel 3 and it just crashes when I open it.

Yep

briefgate

anybody have problem opening the My Vodafone app using your Pixel? I got Pixel 3 and it just crashes when I open it.

briefgate

Karla Ambitious Guppy wrote: »

briefgate wrote: »

anybody have problem opening the My Vodafone app using your Pixel? I got Pixel 3 and it just crashes when I open it.

Yep

Were you able to fix it? Vodafone support said to download the latest version from Google Play. The one that I have was the latest version and still crashes.

nim1bdeh38l2cw

No, no joy here.

micks_address

Karla Ambitious Guppy wrote: »

No, no joy here.

The double edged sword of having pixels.. sure you get the most recent version of Android before everyone else but sometimes the app development doesn't keep up

AngryLips

Exactly, Dublin Bus doesn’t seem to be available on Pie either

JKGT

Tried an iPhone 8+ on it and it takes a charge not sure at what rate it's charging tho but it charges.

Shn99 wrote: »

Anyone tried the Pixel Stand with an iPhone?

joedumper

Can anyone confirm that they've received a pre-order from Vodafone ? Of any colour or spec ?


A buddy and myself are both waiting on pre-orders and the runaround we're getting is crazy.
Being told that the orders are stuck in the Vodafone IT system, that it's not a stock issue, but rather they can't release the phones for dispatch.
Then also being told that the preorders were not due to release for at least 6 weeks... ie. several weeks after the phones went on general sale !!
One rep said to just go buy the phone, but then couldn't cancel the preorder... utterly insane!!