Google Pixel 3 XL

Many initial impressions with the Google Pixel 3 from around the web have noted something potentially problematic about the new Google flagship’s smooth touch glass back. Perhaps most notable was a photo that ArsTechnica‘s Ron Amadeo took in the demo space of a phone that had what looked to be egregious scratches on the back… on day one

So I decided to do a brief test myself, by making a custom 9to5Google-branded Pixel 3 XL.

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With Google’s latest crop of Pixel devices, the company has made some key changes in the design department. The biggest change by far is that of the new glass back on the device which has a matte coating on the bottom portion. At the launch event, it was found that the back scratched somewhat easily, but an impromptu Pixel 3 scratch test has seemingly revealed better damage resistance than we thought.

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Android is the world’s most ubiquitous OS and one of the most important parts of Google’s business. But it’s becoming clearer that the company no longer wants the word associated with its phones. The latest evidence is in the transcript for its event this week in New York City.

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As usual, the focus of Google’s Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones is the camera. Rick Osterloh even said when presenting the devices that the company had “built the best camera, and put it in the most helpful phone.” Now, a few days after the event, we’re still digging up bits of information on the camera. Here are a few more Pixel 3 camera details you might not have known.

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Google’s Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL launched just yesterday, and the company announced that several official cases would be made available. If those aren’t your style or in your price range, though, here are some of the best Pixel 3 cases you can pick up from some well-known brands.

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As we noted last night, the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL deliver delightful hardware that is noticeably more refined than last year. Beyond the physical devices, a key part of Made by Google is the “AI + software” experience, with the Pixel 3 debuting a handful of new Google AI-powered features at launch.

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It’s been clear in recent weeks that the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are coming to Japan. Today we learned that a taste of Japan is coming to the Pixel 3, with a series of cases designed to showcase the Tokyo art scene.

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So we’ve finally got our hands on the mythical (well, not so mythical) Google Pixel 3 devices after the official announcement yesterday. We’ve seen so much information about these — especially the 3XL — models already, that this has felt like an exercise in checking our pre-made lists. There wasn’t a whole host to be majorly surprised by, but it was great to finally get these devices in hand for myself.

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As we detailed hours before, the camera is a major focus of this year’s Made by Google flagships. In addition to a redesigned Google Camera 6.1 that includes real-time Google Lens suggestions, the latest Google Pixel 3 camera is gaining several AI-powered features.

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We’re already big fans of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL based on some hands-on time, but there’s no getting around some of Google’s design choices. The most polarizing aspect of the Pixel 3 XL is its massive notch, and many people aren’t fans of it. Luckily, Google is apparently adding an option to hide the Pixel 3 XL notch.

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Android Pie doesn’t completely overhaul Google’s mobile operating system, but it does make some important steps forward. One of those was the first major change to Android’s navigation in years. Now, as expected, Google is making gesture navigation the only option on its new Pixel 3 smartphones.

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Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have finally arrived, and there’s not much to be surprised about in terms of specs on paper. All the leaks were spot-on. There’s no Pixel Ultra. So while we would — in a normal year — be barely processing where these phones sit in the market, analyzing how they compare to the competition, and talking about their looks (or lack thereof), we’ve had the luxury of already having done more of that than average. That said, what’s new as of today?

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Google’s big event today delivered a ton of new hardware from the company, headlined by the Pixel 3 and Google Home Hub. With so many new offerings, the question begs to be asked – did you treat yo’ self to any of it?

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Google announced the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, the Google Home Hub, the Google Pixel Slate, and a handful of other products today, and now we’re getting to see them in the flesh for the very first time. Here’s your first rough look at all these products straight from Made by Google 2018 in New York City.

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Google officially announced the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL earlier today and, even though we knew basically everything about the phones before their reveal, there’s still a lot you might have missed. Here are a few Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL details we’ve noticed.

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Google just announced, after months of leaks, its new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Now, both devices have gone up for pre-order on the Google Store starting at $799.

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Announced at I/O 2018 to some controversy, Google Duplex is launching next month as an initially Pixel 3-exclusive and still “experimental” feature. Meanwhile, a new Call Screen feature allows the Pixel 3 to “screen” unwanted calls.

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