Google Pixel

I normally don't upgrade to the next series, but with trade-in,and pixel watch 2 deal I decided why not

While I didn't particularly love the curved P7P screen it did give you more desktop real estate. The 8s screen feels a tad squished in. Everything on screen is a bit smaller. I don't hate that but it's a surprise.

I just got my Peak Design case so I can use my PD mounts (motorcycle primarily). The case seems decent however, much like my opinion of the P7P case, I think it could use slightly more lip to protect the screen and camera bump. The screen lip is probably fine if you don't run a glass screen protector, adding that thickness really reduces the lip.

Otherwise, I have only really spent time setting it up, not much time using it yet :).

cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/2294934 (!android@lemdro.id)

Requires root.

According to the comments section, users have been able to sideload them without issues. Play Store has since begun allowing the installs.

Updated: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8-Pixel-8-Pro-benchmark-block-lifted.759613.0.html

Google has lifted the block it placed on the ability for users to freely install benchmarking apps on its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones. The block had been in place during the review embargo period but extended past the on sale period where customers purchasing the devices couldn’t install benchmarks on their new Pixels either.

The Google Pixel 8 Pro excels with its versatile display, leading in readability and color. Experience improved tuning and HDR10 playback.

Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro are ranked #1 in DXOMark Display Rankings.

cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/2161258 (!android@lemdro.id)

So it looks like you can enable it but Michaal is having issues doing it previously on the pixel 8.

Mastodon post. https://androiddev.social/@MishaalRahman/111213109085755687

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/6668629 (!android@lemdro.id)

cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/2188748 (!android@lemdro.id)

cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/2148900 (!android@lemdro.id)

https://nitter.net/MishaalRahman/status/1711603464973787370