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As expected, Google unveiled two new Pixel smartphones today: the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. While the smaller of the two handsets did get a small design tweak around back, it keeps the large bezels found around the display. The Pixel 2 XL, on the other hand, received a major upgrade, now with smaller bezels and dual front-facing speakers. Here are the Google Pixel 2 XL’s official specs…

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Full hardware specifications for Google’s Pixel 2 XL:

Google Pixel 2 XL	Specification
Android version	Android 8.0 Oreo w/ Google UI
Screen size	6-inch pOLED
Resolution	2880×1440 pixels
PPI	538 ppi
Primary camera	12.2MP, f/1.8, 1.4μm pixels, OIS, EIS, PDAF, LDAF
Front camera	8MP, f/2.4, 1.4μm pixels, fixed focus
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Storage	64GB or 128GB
Expandable storage up to	N/A
RAM	4GB
Battery	3,520mAh (nonremovable)
Ports	USB Type-C
Weight	175 g
Dimensions	157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm
Other features	IP67 water and dust resistant, rear-facing fingerprint sensor, dual front-facing speakers, Bluetooth 5.0, Hi-Fi codecs, Active Edge, USB-PD, 18W rapid Charging
Color options	Black & White (Panda), Just Black
Carrier availability	Shipping on October 17
Base price off-contract	~$850
In-box accessories	TBD

All Google Pixel devices will be updated ‘soon’ to fix camera bug that doesn’t save photos

Ben Schoon Oct 23 2018 - 4:27 am PT

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The camera is absolutely one of the biggest reasons for anyone to buy a Google Pixel device — regardless of generation. Unfortunately, these devices have been plagued with a strange bug which causes photos not to save. Most prominently with the Pixel 3 as of late. Now, however, Google is promising a fix for all Pixel owners.

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Google Pixel 3 dual front-facing speaker test — compared w/ Pixel 2 XL, Home Mini, more [Video]

Stephen Hall Oct 16 2018 - 3:13 pm PT

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The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL’s dual front-firing speakers are an important part of the phone. They’ve been in the Pixel line since last year, they’re part of the reason for the larger model’s notch, and many reviews have noted that they are very much improved over last year. Let’s take a look at how the Google Pixel 3 speakers compare to each other, last year’s Pixel 2 XL, the Home Mini, and other phones…

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Android Pie is on over 75% of Pixels, why haven’t you or someone you know updated? [Poll]

Ben Schoon Oct 15 2018 - 1:29 pm PT

Updates are not easy in the Android ecosystem because of a plethora of vastly different hardware. However, in Google’s collection of Pixel devices, updates are available from day one. Interestingly, though, it’s been confirmed recently that over 75% of Google Pixel owners are on Android Pie, with others on previous releases.

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Google accidentally pushes dogfood OTA of next Android 9 Pie patch to Pixel 2 XL

Abner Li Oct 12 2018 - 11:54 am PT

Google’s Android 9 Pie security patches usually drop the first Monday of every month. However, they are tested weeks in advance, with Googlers often dogfooding the early builds to ensure stability. On occasion, those test releases get pushed out to regular users, with that occurring again today.

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Ahead of Pixel 3 launch, Google drops Pixel 2 XL price to $749 on Project Fi

Ben Schoon Oct 9 2018 - 7:48 am PT

We’re just minutes away from the launch event for Google’s latest crop of new hardware including the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Now, the company has quietly lowered the price of the Pixel 2 XL to $749, at least on Project Fi.

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How to trade your old Google Pixel or Google Pixel 2 for the most cash

Ben Schoon Oct 8 2018 - 8:28 am PT

With new phones constantly on the horizon, you might be looking to upgrade your Google Pixel or Google Pixel 2 to another device. Whether that’s the new Google Pixel 3 or 3 XL, a Samsung Galaxy device, or even one of Apple’s latest iPhones, here’s how to trade in Google Pixel devices to get the most value from them before moving on to something new…

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Photos of Google Pixel 3 XL cases on Pixel 2 XL show the devices’ physical differences

Stephen Hall Sep 28 2018 - 5:42 am PT

You probably already know that the Google Pixel 3 XL looks strikingly similar to its older Google Pixel 2 XL brethren in more ways than one, but it seems the devices are just different enough that their cases won’t be interchangeable. That’s according to some new photos showing what Pixel 3 XL cases look like on last year’s flagship model…

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Google partners w/ uBreakiFix for free Pixel repairs for Hurricane Florence victims

Ben Schoon Sep 21 2018 - 2:20 pm PT

Hurricane Florence hit the Carolinas hard last week and the aftermath is still affecting millions of people along the East Coast. Now, Google is working with a long-time partner to fix Pixel devices that were damaged in the storm.

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Despite major upgrades, Apple’s iPhone XS still doesn’t match the Pixel 2’s camera

Ben Schoon Sep 18 2018 - 4:41 pm PT

Since their debut, the stand-out feature of Google’s Pixel smartphones has been the camera. Google has remained at the front of the race with its Pixel 2 line of devices, but this month Apple tried to challenge the champ with some major improvements on its new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. Now that the iPhone XS reviews are in, it looks like Google is still ahead of the curve…

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Some Google Pixel, Pixel 2 owners report weird battery saver bug [Update]

Stephen Hall Sep 13 2018 - 1:42 pm PT

It’s not yet clear why, but apparently some Google Pixel 2 owners woke up this morning with its battery saver mode enabled — despite their batteries being near full after a night of charging.

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Google refreshes USB-C headphone adapter for Pixel 2 w/ lower latency, higher price

Ben Schoon Sep 11 2018 - 6:31 am PT

One big controversy about Google’s Pixel 2 lineup was the company’s decision to ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack. To remedy the situation Google included a headphone adapter in the box. That adapter has been for sale in the Google Store for a while, and now Google has quietly updated it.
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Project Fi discounts LG G7 to $449 & V35 to $599 as Google Pixel 2 XL includes $250 credit

Abner Li Sep 4 2018 - 2:20 pm PT

The latest Project Fi deals for September are in and provide notable discounts on the LG V35 and LG G7, as well as the Pixel 2 XL. The Made by Google phone comes with a $250 service credit, while the LG flagships see an instant $300 discount.

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Pixel Visual Core support w/ HDR+ exits beta on Moment Pro Camera app, available to all

Ben Schoon Aug 24 2018 - 9:31 am PT

The camera on Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL is amazing. Part of what makes it so good is Google’s HDR+ mode. Thanks to the Pixel Visual Core, that handy trick can be extended to other apps, and now one of our favorite camera apps is picking up public support…

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Nearing a year since launch, Google Pixel 2 XL owners report varying degrees of sluggishness

Abner Li Aug 16 2018 - 3:47 pm PT

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Over the past several weeks, there have been reports of the Pixel 2 XL, and to a lesser degree the smaller model, encountering moderate to severe performance issues. For some, but not all users, this includes system lag from animations to opening apps, primarily the camera. Google is currently investigating the issue in light of recent reports, though notably the majority of owners are free of these problems.

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Has your battery life been worse on Android 9 Pie? [Poll]

Ben Schoon Aug 15 2018 - 12:12 pm PT

Android Pie started rolling out to Pixel owners and the Essential Phone last week, and in the days since there’s been a lot of feedback floating around from users, including some battery woes. Has your device been affected?

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Project Fi discounts Pixel 2 XL to $649, offering up to $899 credit w/ purchase of 2 LG flagships

Abner Li Aug 13 2018 - 1:27 pm PT

Back in May, Project Fi significantly expanded its device lineup with three new phones from Motorola and LG. The Google MVNO is heavily promoting the phones, with the latest offering service credits ranging from $50 to $899. Meanwhile, there is also an instant discount on the Pixel 2 XL.

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Google Store back-to-school sale: $100 off Pixel 2 XL w/ $50 credit + Home Mini, $749 Pixelbook

Abner Li Aug 12 2018 - 12:00 am PT

In time for back-to-school, the Google Store is hosting another seasonal sale on Made by Google hardware. Given the rumored proximity to new products, the deals are on the more generous side. The most sought after devices go on sale today, with a number of Home and Chromecast deals going live later in the month.

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How to turn on gesture navigation in Android 9 Pie on Google Pixel devices

Ben Schoon Aug 6 2018 - 11:53 am PT

Gesture navigation is all the rage these days, and with Android 9 Pie, Google is officially adding it to Android as a native feature. However, it’s not enabled by default just yet. So, here’s how to turn on gesture navigation…

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How to sign up for Android 9 Pie’s Digital Wellbeing beta on Google Pixel devices

Ben Schoon Aug 6 2018 - 11:15 am PT

Android 9 Pie doesn’t really have any groundbreaking new features compared to older versions of Android, but one of its most exciting additions is a focus on “Digital Wellbeing.” This was explained in-depth back at Google I/O, but never appeared in Pie’s betas. Now, Google is opening a beta program for this feature, so here’s how to sign up.

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How to sideload the Android 9 Pie OTA on Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL

Ben Schoon Aug 6 2018 - 10:13 am PT

The latest version of Android, Android 9 Pie, has officially seen its public release today, and if you’ve got a Pixel device, you can get in on the fun right now. Here’s how to sideload the Android Pie OTA on your device now.

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According to Verizon, Android 9.0 P is rolling out to Google Pixel devices today

Ben Schoon Aug 6 2018 - 8:44 am PT

Update: Android 9 Pie is officially rolling out today.

Android P has been in beta for a while now, and as we approach the end of the year, we’re excited to see when exactly Google plans to drop the final version. According to Verizon, though, that’s actually today…

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Pixel Visual Core support arrives for Moment Pro Camera app in beta on Pixel 2 devices [Update]

Ben Schoon Aug 1 2018 - 7:22 pm PT

One of the best parts of using Google’s Pixel 2 is the camera, and what makes it even better is the Pixel Visual Core which some third-party apps can take advantage of. Now, the Moment Pro Camera app is adding support…

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Upcoming Google Pixel 2 XL update will fix slow unlocking bug

Ben Schoon Jul 26 2018 - 10:34 am PT

There were a lot of complaints surrounding the Pixel 2 XL at launch, but Google has managed to fix a lot of them with updates. A recent update, though, caused the device to unlock much slower than before. Now, Google has fixed the problem and is preparing to release an update.

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Google Store summer sale: Pixel 2 XL, Home, & Chromecast, including $150 off Home Max pair

Abner Li Jul 8 2018 - 8:11 pm PT

The Google Store is kicking off a summer-themed event today that discounts the Pixel 2 XL, all Google Home smart speakers, Chromecasts, and more. In effect until next week, one of the better deals is a $150 discount when purchasing two Home Max speakers.

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