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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

Android P DP3: Google Pixel 2’s color adjustment menu shows a new picture for reference

Ben Schoon Jun 6 2018 - 10:54 am PT

Google’s Pixel 2 smartphones are some of our favorite on the market, but display colors have not been their strong point. To remedy the muted display colors, Google introduced tuning options in the software. Now, in Android P, that option is getting a slight upgrade.

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Pixel 2 Flip to Shhh

Some users are seeing slow wake-up times on Pixel 2 XL after June OTA

Justin Duino Jun 5 2018 - 11:26 am PT

Android’s June security patch began rolling out to Nexus and Pixel devices yesterday which was supposed to include improved Always On Display consistency and proximity sensor behavior. Now, after installing the patch, users are reporting delayed wake-up times on the Pixel 2 XL.

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Google surveying Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL owners about Motion Photos usage, defaults

Abner Li Jun 2 2018 - 5:03 pm PT

Pixel 2 Flip to Shhh

The past week saw the first substantial leaks about the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL from the display design to the manufacturer. On the camera front, the next generation Pixel devices are rumored to have dual-front facing cameras and again a single lens on the rear. Google yesterday posted a survey asking for feedback on the Pixel 2’s Motion Photos.

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Review: Half a year later, the Google Pixel 2 XL has proven itself a worthy successor

Stephen Hall May 24 2018 - 12:33 pm PT

Pixel 2 wi-fi

For the last half year, I’ve been using a Pixel 2 XL nearly exclusively. It’s been a trusty companion amidst the weirdness of my consumer electronics choices — currently made up of the Pixel itself, a pair of AirPods, an Apple Watch, and my Jacquard jacket. And while Ben did a great job summing it up in his initial review, I think it’s finally time to talk more about what makes the Pixel 2 XL so great and why it has, as he wrote, dethroned its predecessor.

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Android P may bring automatic display color adjustments to Google Pixel 2

Ben Schoon May 14 2018 - 11:35 am PT

Despite all of the fantastic hardware that has hit the scene over the past few months, my number one pick for an Android smartphone right now is still the Google Pixel 2 XL. It does still have one major problem, though, and that’s the display. Updates helped a lot, but it’s looking like Google isn’t done just yet.

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Android P DP2: Google adds a new charging sound to the Pixel 2 and it’s glorious

Ben Schoon May 8 2018 - 3:42 pm PT

In Android P, Google makes quite a few big changes, but there’s a subtle new tone which has been added in this version to the Pixel 2 XL when you plug in the charger and it’s fantastic.

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Google Pixel 2’s ‘Now Playing’ feature may soon automatically record song history

Ben Schoon Apr 25 2018 - 2:44 pm PT

Pixel 2 Now Playing

When you pick up a Google Pixel, you aren’t buying it just for the features. However, with Google’s Pixel 2, you do get a couple of handy add-ons. One of my personal favorites is the “Now Playing” song identification feature. Now, several months later, Google appears to be fixing one of that feature’s biggest problems.

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Google celebrating Project Fi’s 3rd birthday w/ $150 off the Pixel 2 XL for today only

Abner Li Apr 22 2018 - 7:38 am PT

Project Fi

Three years ago today Google revealed that it was entering the U.S wireless business as a mobile virtual network operator. Since then, Project Fi has gained new features and slowly added more devices, with the service considered easy to understand and a good deal for some, particularly international travelers.

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Review: Kerf’s real-wood cases for Pixel and Galaxy phones get even better over time

Justin Duino Apr 17 2018 - 5:52 pm PT

Despite there being dozens of different case companies on the market, almost every offering looks just like the one before it. If you’re looking for something other than the standard plastic and rubber options, Kerf, a company based out of Pittsburgh, hand makes wood cases for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones…

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‘Big Google fan’ John Legend recorded his latest music video entirely on a Pixel 2 [Video]

Abner Li Apr 6 2018 - 8:21 am PT

From headlining an Oscars ad to playing at the company’s CES 2018 party, John Legend and Google have a particularly good working relationship. The latest partnership saw the artist capture his latest music video “entirely on Google Pixel 2.”

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Comment: I’m not rushing back to the Pixel 2 XL after using the Galaxy S9+, here’s why

Ben Schoon Apr 4 2018 - 12:33 pm PT

Last month I published my full review of Samsung’s Galaxy S9+, and if you read it, you’ll know I enjoyed the phone. If not, the TL;DR is that the Galaxy S9+ is a solid upgrade from what came before it, but isn’t anything ground-breaking either. Now, over a month later, this phone is still what’s in my pocket day-by-day, and that doesn’t usually happen…

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Verizon takes 50% off Pixel 2/XL, includes Home Mini, Chromecast + YouTube TV w/ trade

Trevor Daugherty Apr 4 2018 - 11:23 am PT

From 9to5Toys:

Verizon is taking up to 50% off iPhone X, Pixel 2 and other popular smartphone devices with eligible trade-in starting this week. Those that opt for Google’s flagship device will enjoy a nice bundle that includes two months of YouTube TV, a Google Home mini and Chromecast. Additional discounts are also available on iPhone 8/Plus, Galaxy S9, and more.

There’s a lot to unpack here, so be sure to head below for full details.

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Google Pixel, Pixel 2 gain 56 fixes w/ April patch, including Wi-Fi, fingerprint latency, & battery

Abner Li Apr 2 2018 - 10:42 am PT

For the past several months, Google has broken out functional updates specific to Pixel and older Nexus devices. April’s monthly security patch features a large number of updates from general performance to battery to Wi-Fi, with 56 in total spanning the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel, and Pixel 2.

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Google extends ‘Preferred Care’ for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL by 6 months, 30 months total

Ben Schoon Apr 2 2018 - 8:21 am PT

Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL already come with 2-year warranties, which is excellent, but accidents still happen. That’s why Google also offers an optional “Preferred Care” program, and now that program is finally reaping the benefits of that extended warranty.

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Hey Google, what happened to the Pixel’s ‘image obstruction removal’ feature?

Ben Schoon Mar 29 2018 - 7:19 am PT

google pixel 2 xl

Google’s Pixel is the home of a lot of crazy camera technology that no one else in the industry has really beaten. The biggest example being Google’s incredible portrait mode, which uses software to create some of the best portraits in the industry. However, there’s one feature that was supposed to arrive, but never did — image obstruction removal.

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Add the Pixel 2’s Active Edge squeeze function to your Android phone with ‘SideSqueeze’

Justin Duino Mar 26 2018 - 1:31 pm PT

With the introduction of the Pixel 2 and 2 XL, Google showed off a squeezable input method called Active Edge. Just like a feature first introduced by HTC, by squeezing the two sides of the phone, you can trigger an action. By installing the ‘SideSqueeze’ app, you can bring this functionality to almost any Android phone…

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Download the ‘Come and play’ wallpapers Google created for the Pixel 2 [Gallery]

Abner Li Mar 23 2018 - 9:04 am PT

The Pixel 2 features a number of customizations both big and small that express Google’s take on Android. One of the more minor design flourishes are wallpapers, with Google Design today making available the bold “Come and play” series of wallpapers for anyone to download.

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Get $200 back and a free charger w/ purchase of a Pixel 2 XL from the Google Store

Justin Duino Mar 18 2018 - 5:33 pm PT

Following the Google Store’s $100 back offer on the Pixel 2 XL that ended just yesterday, the online retailer is now giving customers who finance the phone’s purchase $200 in statement credits and a free 18W USB-C charger.

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Here’s where to download Android P system images for Pixel, Pixel 2, Android Beta Program won’t arrive until next preview

Ben Schoon Mar 7 2018 - 10:44 am PT

Android P has gone official today, and if you were hoping to try it out, there’s some good news, and some bad news…

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How to manually install Android P Developer Preview 1 on Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL

Justin Duino Mar 7 2018 - 10:10 am PT

Google just took the wraps off of the first Developer Preview build of Android P. This early build introduces a redesigned notification shade and much more. Here’s how to manually install Android P DP1…

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You can now export the Pixel 2’s Motion Photos as GIFs with Google Photos

Abner Li Mar 7 2018 - 8:08 am PT

In our teardown of Google Photos 3.15 late last month, we spotted the development of a GIF export feature. It is now live, and as we speculated is for Motion Photos on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

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Google Pixel 2 XL will pick up proximity sensor bug fix ‘in the coming months’

Ben Schoon Mar 7 2018 - 7:13 am PT

There are a lot of bugs that have plagued the Pixel 2 XL, but Google has been quite diligent about fixing them following the phone’s launch. Now, after community reports, the company is preparing a fix for some issues with the proximity sensor.

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How to force Google Pixel’s ‘dark mode’ with any wallpaper w/ ‘LWP+’

Ben Schoon Mar 5 2018 - 11:45 am PT

While we all want a proper dark mode on Android, it doesn’t seem to be coming anytime soon. However, Google did implement it in a limited capacity with Android 8.1 on the Google Pixel 2 family. That was tied to the color of the wallpaper, though, forcing users who want a dark theme to stick to a select few backgrounds for their homescreen. Thanks to a new app, though, it’s possible to get that dark theme with any wallpaper…

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Consumer Reports forgets the Google Pixel 2 exists in ‘best smartphone cameras’ list

Ben Schoon Mar 1 2018 - 4:26 pm PT

Most people can agree at this point that the Google Pixel 2 has the best camera in a mobile device today. The Galaxy S9+ might just give it a run for its money, but at the very least, the Pixel 2 should be in the top 5 on everyone list of best cameras. That is, unless you forget it exists, like Consumer Reports clearly did the other day…

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