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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

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Purchase a Google Pixel 2 XL before March 17th and receive $100 Google Store credit

Patrick Campanale Mar 1 2018 - 3:09 pm PT

Google is currently running a deal where you can receive a $100 Google Store credit with the purchase of a Google Pixel 2 XL. The phone remains at full price starting at $849, but within 6-8 weeks after purchase, you will receive an email letting you know that the $100 Store Credit has been added to your Google account. This deal is void if the device is returned.

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Review: Peel’s Google Pixel 2 case sold me on super-thin cases

Justin Duino Mar 1 2018 - 1:51 pm PT

Prior to reviewing cases for the Pixel 2, I’ve always preferred to use my phone without one. This obviously meant that my device was susceptible to wear from drops and scratches, but I’ve long been fine with the risk because it’s nice to use my phones the way their respective makers intended. But with Peel, as I found, I get the best of both worlds…

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Samsung Galaxy S9+ tops Google Pixel 2’s camera score on DxOMark w/ record 99

Ben Schoon Mar 1 2018 - 5:38 am PT

The cameras on our mobile devices just keep getting better and better, to the point where for most people, dedicated cameras have nearly become obsolete. With the debut of its new Galaxy S9, Samsung is hyping up the camera over all else. Is it really going to live up to the hype? If early tests prove true, it will indeed, as a recent test has just given Samsung the crown over Google’s Pixel 2…

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How to customize homescreen widgets on Google Pixel 2 & 2 XL

Justin Duino Feb 26 2018 - 6:22 pm PT

One of the best aspects of Android is its ability to place widgets from your favorite apps on your homescreens. Here’s how to customize the homescreen widgets on your Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL…

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Google is looking into battery drain bug on Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL, cause still unknown [Update]

Ben Schoon Feb 23 2018 - 3:29 pm PT

Earlier this month we reported on a bug affecting Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL owners that caused batteries to drain quicker than usual. The suspected cause has been this month’s security patch, but after being mostly silent on the matter, Google is looking into the problem.

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Even black-out drunk, the Pixel 2 takes some great low-light portrait shots

Justin Duino Feb 19 2018 - 11:42 am PT

Over the weekend, Moya Lothian-McLean on Twitter might have had a little too much to drink before heading out to grab something to eat. During her travels, despite not remembering any of it, she (reportedly, who knows what’s true and not on the internet?) managed to take a pretty impressive looking photoshoot using her Pixel 2 XL while at a kebab restaurant…

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Google’s Pixel 2 XL will charge at much slower speeds when in ‘cold’ temperatures [Video]

Ben Schoon Feb 19 2018 - 6:52 am PT

One of my favorite tidbits about the Pixel 2 XL, aside from the fantastic battery life, is the ability to give the phone a lot of juice with just a few minutes of charging. However, as it turns out, Google’s flagship is a bit picky when it comes to that.

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Has your Google Pixel 2/XL experienced any issues after the February update? [Poll]

Justin Duino Feb 16 2018 - 5:51 pm PT

The February security update has been out for almost half a month now, and there are countless reports of Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL users experiencing issues since installing it.

Is your Google Pixel 2 having issues after updating to the latest security patch?

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Some Google Pixel 2/XL owners reporting poor battery life and phones running warm after February security patch

Ben Schoon Feb 16 2018 - 8:52 am PT

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Google’s Pixel 2 smartphones have seen their fair share of issues since launch, however, qualities such as excellent battery life and super fast software updates have made for tons of satisfied users. But with a recent update, some users are having some concern.

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Google giving some ‘loyal’ Nexus owners a 20% discount on the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL

Abner Li Feb 15 2018 - 9:28 pm PT

Several reports have emerged this evening of Google offering owners of past Nexus devices a rather notable discount on the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL. This offer is being disseminated via email though the exact criteria is not clear.

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How to customize your screen saver on Google Pixel 2 & 2 XL

Justin Duino Feb 9 2018 - 9:28 pm PT

One of Android’s lesser-known features is the built-in screen saver. In addition to just showing a clock, you can have your Pixel 2 show photos, colors, and more. Here’s how to it all works…

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How to turn off mobile data on Google Pixel 2 & 2 XL

Justin Duino Feb 9 2018 - 2:48 pm PT

Whether you’re approaching your data limit or just want to disconnect for a bit, it’s straightforward to turn off mobile data on your Google Pixel 2. Here’s how…

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Here are all of the ‘Question your lens’ ads for the Google Pixel 2 [Video]

Justin Duino Feb 9 2018 - 1:26 pm PT

Throughout the Grammy’s and the Super Bowl, we saw Google start a new ad campaign for the Pixel 2. Using the ‘Question your lens’ tagline, Google advertises its handset’s superb camera by demonstrating that not a single photo defines a person or group of people…

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How to use Google Pixel 2 & 2 XL’s ‘free up space’ feature

Justin Duino Feb 8 2018 - 9:52 pm PT

As storage space on your Google Pixel 2 is limited, precious, and there’s no way to expand it, every once in a while it’s a good idea to through and clean up house. Thankfully, there’s a feature built into the handset that makes this extremely easy to do…

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How to use split-screen mode on Google Pixel 2 & 2 XL

Justin Duino Feb 8 2018 - 3:38 am PT

Out of the box, the Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL can run two applications at the same time. Unfortunately, split-screen mode can be slightly confusing to use. This Android Basics will walk you through how to split your Pixel 2’s screen and use two apps simultaneously…

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How to turn on roaming mobile data on Google Pixel 2 & 2 XL

Justin Duino Feb 5 2018 - 3:34 pm PT

Whether you’re outside your mobile carrier’s service area or in another country, you’ll need to turn on mobile data roaming before being able to connect to another company’s network. Here’s how to turn on roaming on the Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL…

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Google Pixel 2 picks up Bluetooth, Camera, & Android Auto fixes w/ February security patch

Abner Li Feb 5 2018 - 10:45 am PT

While the marquee feature of the February security patch for the Pixel 2 is third-party photo apps being able to take advantage of the Pixel Visual Core, this update contains a number of other patches for Google’s latest devices.

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How to turn off open network notification on Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL

Justin Duino Feb 4 2018 - 4:43 pm PT

One of the little nuisances within Android is all of the random notifications that pop up constantly. One of which is when your phone lets you know that there are open Wi-Fi networks around that you can connect to. Thankfully, you to disable these notifications on the Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL…

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How to turn Motion Photos on or off in the camera app on the Google Pixel 2 or 2 XL

Justin Duino Jan 30 2018 - 5:20 am PT

Introduced with the Google Pixel 2, Motion Photos is an opinion in the camera application that records several frames before and after you take a photo. While it can make for a neat GIF, it takes up extra storage space and can be annoying to look at in the Photos app. Here’s how to turn Motion Photos off…

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How to change media, alarm, and ring volume on Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL

Justin Duino Jan 28 2018 - 4:11 am PT

Depending on how you use your phone, you will most likely want to change the ringtone volume of your Pixel 2 while not affecting the media playback audio level. The same goes for alarm volume. Thankfully, unlike with phones from other OEMs, Google makes it extremely easy for Pixel 2 owners to change all three different volume modes. Here’s how…

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Rootless Pixel Launcher v3 brings the best Pixel Launcher features including ‘At a Glance’ to any Android phone [Video]

Ben Schoon Jan 26 2018 - 1:31 pm PT

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Third-party launchers are an awesome part of Android, especially because you can customize them in a lot of ways. However, it’s often the case that official launchers still work better in some ways.

The Pixel Launcher Google installs on its Pixel devices is easily one of the best in terms of usability, but it lacks a lot of features people want. Now, a developer has added quite a few features to Google’s launcher…

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How to turn on or off battery percentage on Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL

Justin Duino Jan 23 2018 - 3:00 pm PT

With how much we all rely on our smartphones, it’s important to know exactly how much battery life we have left. Thankfully, because it’s almost impossible to correctly know how much juice is left just based on the battery bar, Android has a built-in option to show the battery percentage on the Pixel 2 and 2 XL. Here’s how to turn it on or off…

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How to change the screen timeout period on Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL

Justin Duino Jan 23 2018 - 2:22 am PT

Whether you want to save battery life or just want to keep your Google Pixel 2’s screen on longer, Android lets you change the display timeout period. Here’s how to customize your phone’s display settings…

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What kind of color customizations do you hope to one day see in the Pixel line? [Poll]

Justin Duino Jan 18 2018 - 6:30 pm PT

Yesterday, shortly after Google’s hardware design lead shared images of early Pixel 2 and Pixelbook iterations, a tipster wrote in to tell us that the company had also tested different colored fingerprint sensors and even multi-colored edges. Unfortunately, none of this came to market, and all we got was the orange power button on the panda Pixel 2 XL.

Do you think Google should take what it learned and find ways for customers to customize how the next Pixel smartphone will look?

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