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Google officially unveiled the Pixel 2 this morning but it was quickly overshadowed by the Pixel 2 XL. While the latter features many of the same features as the Pixel 2, this handset isn’t much of a step up compared to last year’s model. Here are the Google Pixel 2’s official specs…

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Full hardware specifications for Google’s Pixel 2:

Google Pixel 2	Specification
Android version	Android 8.0 Oreo w/ Google UI
Screen size	5-inch AMOLED
Resolution	1920×1080 pixels
PPI	441 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	2,700mAh (nonremovable)
Ports	USB Type-C
Weight	143 g
Dimensions	145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm
Other features	IP67 water and dust resistant, rear-facing fingerprint sensor, dual front-facing speakers, Bluetooth 5.0, Hi-Fi codecs, USB-PD, 18W rapid Charging
Color options	Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
Carrier availability	Shipping October 17
Base price off-contract	~$650
In-box accessories	TBD

Comment: At $360, today’s Google Pixel 2 deal makes it the best Android phone to buy

Ben Schoon Dec 17 2018 - 8:50 am PT

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It’s hard to get a good phone for ~$350. As flagship prices continue to skyrocket, options in this affordable price range are hard to come by. Today, though, Amazon has knocked the Google Pixel 2 family to as little as $359 as a part of its Deal of the Day. Here’s why this is the best Android phone for the price right now.

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Playground 2.1 rolling out to Pixel and Pixel 2 w/ new camera UI, stickers, more

Abner Li Dec 12 2018 - 10:45 am PT

Alongside other camera announcements at Made by Google 2018, the company also revamped AR Stickers introduced the year before. On the Pixel 3, Playground is the new name for fun augmented animations on photos and videos. It is now rolling out to older devices like the original Made by Google device and Pixel 2.

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Google’s ‘Call Screen’ feature now rolling out to some Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL users

Ben Schoon Nov 16 2018 - 6:21 am PT

While the Pixel 3 doesn’t add a lot of jaw-dropping new features, one that turned heads was the call screening feature. Now, it’s looking like Pixel 2 call screening is starting to roll out.

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Pixel Night Sight tidbits: Improving daylight photos, handling motion, how dark is too dark, more

Ben Schoon Nov 15 2018 - 9:48 am PT

The camera on Google’s Pixel phones is nothing short of incredible, and it just keeps getting better with each new release. This week, Google has released actual magic onto its phones with Pixel Night Sight, and the results are simply amazing. Let’s take a deeper look into some details about Night Sight you might not have known.

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November security patch returns Google Assistant shortcut to Pixel Launcher on Pixel 2

Abner Li Nov 5 2018 - 1:13 pm PT

During the Android P developer beta earlier this year, Google tested a Pixel Launcher that featured an even quicker shortcut to launch Assistant. While it did not ship in August, Google eventually launched it on the Pixel 3. With the new November security patch, that Assistant button returns to the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

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Now Playing History from Pixel 3 rolling out to Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL

Abner Li Nov 5 2018 - 8:02 am PT

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL introduced a bevy of new features built upon functionality first announced on the Pixel 2. Many — like the Camera app — are coming to last year’s devices, including the very useful history for Now Playing.

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Hands-on: Apple’s new USB-C headphone adapter is your cheapest option for analog audio on Pixel

Ben Schoon Nov 1 2018 - 11:59 am PT

Earlier this week, Apple made a move that many expected wouldn’t happen — the iPad adopted USB-C. That aligns it with much of the industry, including most Android makers, but at the same time, the tablet also dropped its 3.5mm headphone jack. That led to an Apple USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, and it’s currently the best one you can get for an Android device.

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[Update: Wear OS viewfinder] Google Pixel 2 will add ‘Now Playing’ history, Pixel 3 camera app begins rolling out

Ben Schoon Oct 23 2018 - 2:18 pm PT

One of the tidbits we learned early on about the Pixel 3 was that the Now Playing feature would be offering up a new history section. Now, Google has quietly confirmed that Now Playing History is coming to Pixel 2. Alongside that, the new camera app from the Pixel 3 appears to be rolling out to Pixel 2 owners.

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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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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 is adding external microphone support to its camera app on Pixel phones

Ben Schoon Oct 15 2018 - 6:06 am PT

The camera is a core part of Google’s Pixel phones, and video is a common use case on these devices. Now, responding to user demand, Google is delivering Pixel external microphone support for the Pixel 3 and all previous generations in a coming update.

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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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Verizon stops selling the Google Pixel 2 a year after debut ahead of Pixel 3 launch

Ben Schoon Oct 4 2018 - 11:36 am PT

As of today, it’s been exactly a year since Google unveiled the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. For the second year in a row, these phones were Verizon exclusives. Now, though, the Verizon Pixel 2 has mysteriously stopped being sold on the carrier’s website.

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Google Store launches Repair Center for Pixel and Pixel 2

Abner Li Sep 28 2018 - 4:07 pm PT

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Ahead of new phones debuting next month, the Google Store is launching a new Repair Center geared towards out of “out-of-warranty” devices. In the past, official repair options were few and far between, but users now have the option of dealing with Google directly.

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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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Google Pixel 2’s Now Playing tech now powers Sound Search in Google Assistant

Abner Li Sep 14 2018 - 11:48 am PT

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With the Pixel 2, Google introduced a very impressive Now Playing feature that uses on-device neural networks to always recognize what’s playing in the background. Google is now improving Assistant’s and the Google app’s native Sound Search feature with the same underlying technology.

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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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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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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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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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