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ijeff ( ijeff@lemdro.id ) M to Android@lemdro.idEnglish · 3 years ago

Google could give the Pixel 8 seven years of updates

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Google could give the Pixel 8 seven years of updates

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  • lowleveldata ( lowleveldata@programming.dev ) 
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    But they won’t. Why would they?

    • CubitOom ( CubitOom@infosec.pub ) 
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      Because they can say they will, possibly sell slightly more than they predicted. And then in 2 years say that they cannot support it anymore anyway.

    • limerod ( limerod@reddthat.com ) 
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      Google makes money from providing service and advertising. It has more to gain from supported devices than without.

    • Avid Amoeba ( avidamoeba@lemmy.ca ) 
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      Because they don’t have a monopolistic position in this market yet.

  • shortwavesurfer ( shortwavesurfer@monero.town ) 
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    Something went wrong. Please disable your blocker on AndroidPolice

    It looks like your blocker is attempting to interfere with the intended operation of this site. Support our writers and our copyrighted content by allowing our site to function as we intended. Please disable your blocker and add us to your allowlist.

    No, i don’t think i will. How bout i just leave your site instead?

    • Polar ( Polar@lemmy.ca ) 
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      Ya, how dare a website gets revenue to pay their writers and server host.

      • verysoft ( verysoft@kbin.social ) 
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        They could show you where the ads will be placed and display a non-intrusive message saying please whitelist this site, then I would consider it.
        If they aggressively ask me to turn off my adblocker with pops up and such, then I am just going to leave the site or block the popups. Sites push the most cancer ads and are then surprised when people want nothing to do with them.

        • Polar ( Polar@lemmy.ca ) 
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          Okay, and when you wonder why websites shut down, it’s because people like you.

          Leaving the site is fine. Blocking their pop-up is just stealing their bandwidth.

          You’re the reason many websites have become pay per view, which then I’m sure you bitch about. Nothing in life is free. Either you pay to access, or you view ads.

          It’s actually sad that you’re upset that a website is asking you to disable Adblock so they can continue to fund their website, and provide you with free content.

          • bug ( bug@lemmy.one ) 
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            deleted by creator

      • shortwavesurfer ( shortwavesurfer@monero.town ) 
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        I am willing to pay if i must, but not with ads. I dont use any particular site enough to justify a subscription, but i would be perfectly willing to pay say 1 millenero (0.001 monero) to read the article.

        • ink ( ink@r.nf ) 
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          And I’m willing to pay tree fitty for iPhone 15. take that.

          This is not your kindergarten playtime where you set the price and pay it with fake money. Shove that crypto up yo…

          I am willing to pay if i must

          of course bud, we believe you. 💯

        • smoothbrain coldtakes ( canis_majoris@lemmy.ca ) 
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          So you’re basically saying you’re not willing to pay at all, because crypto is not real money.

    • T3rr4T3rr0r ( T3rr4T3rr0r@kbin.social ) 
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      it gives you the option to continue without disabling lol

      • shortwavesurfer ( shortwavesurfer@monero.town ) 
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        Oh, i did not see that. Oopse

        • T3rr4T3rr0r ( T3rr4T3rr0r@kbin.social ) 
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          Yeah I don’t notice a lot of the time with these websites too. They’re really good at hiding the option to continue without disabling ads

    • nelov ( nelov@feddit.de ) 
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      Got the same on Vivaldi(mobile), then I opened the URL in Firefox(mobile), and I guess thanks to uBlock origin, I was able to read the whole article.

      • shortwavesurfer ( shortwavesurfer@monero.town ) 
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        I used firefox to open it, but i have a DNS level adblock in place.

        • PeachMan ( PeachMan@lemmy.one ) 
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          Ah yes, DNS adblocking has its uses, but it’s a lot less versatile than an adblocker in your browser. Your point is valid, though. If the website is going to fight your adblocker, maybe just don’t go to that website.

        • antizero99 ( antizero99@lemmynsfw.com ) 
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          Works on mobile with adguard and chrome.

  • Dandroid ( dandroid@dandroid.app ) 
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    I could start levitating. But I won’t.

    • marrenia ( marrenia@astraea.pink ) 
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      And pigs could fly - but they don’t

  • jet ( jet@hackertalks.com ) Banned
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    Removed by mod

  • rgb3x3 ( rgb3x3@beehaw.org ) 
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    For the rumored extra $200 price tag, it’s disappointing that they aren’t including the better gorilla glass Victus 2, Qi2 charging, UWB, and UFS 4.0 on the Pixel 8.

    At least include the more durable glass, Qi2, and UWB. This is going to make the phone pretty out of date just by the spring. Especially because of the tendency for Pixels to get much worse over time.

    I’m a forever Android fan, but I’m getting jealous of the quality and consistency of iPhones. I just wish I could find that kind of hardware quality in something other than Samsung (because I can’t stand their software).

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      Aye, it’s overpriced. Pixel prices usually drop pretty fast though.

    • phillaholic ( phillaholic@lemm.ee ) 
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      I have the Pixel 6 Pro. It will be the last Google product I purchase. It felt out dated at release and it’s been plagued with so many “6o’clock news” issues if it were an iPhone. Not being able to call 911 was a deal breaker.

  • olizet ( olizet@lemmy.works ) 
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    So which Pixel hardware survived seven years in the past? 🤔

    • loki ( loki@lemmy.ml ) 
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      Still have the OG Pixel XL for unlimited image/video backup. Released in 2016. battery doesn’t last long, a little burn in but still works well with Android 10.

    • GenderNeutralBro ( GenderNeutralBro@lemmy.sdf.org ) 
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      Without replaceable batteries, there’s no way I’m holding onto a phone for that long.

      • Avid Amoeba ( avidamoeba@lemmy.ca ) 
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        The batteries are replaceable. Just not user-replaceable and therefore a bit more expensive. Typically $80-100 a pop for Pixels.

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    I totally trust them this time…

  • Izzy ( IzzyData@lemmy.ml ) 
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    Are they really starting to put 1tb of storage in phones? I still see phones with 64gb on the market. 😔

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      Flash storage has gotten dirt cheap. 64GB is just insulting. Hell, I wouldn’t even accept 128GB nowadays, it probably only costs manufacturers a few dollars to double that. But of course they upcharge us $100.

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        Sure, but my IT brain says “the more data, the more you have to back up.” Which adds up quickly when you’re doing 3-2-1 backups and GFS backups and such.

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    7 years of security updates alongside feature drops, which hopefully translate into 7 years of OS upgrades, would be great. The hardware may not be as repairable as the fairphone, but I guess something is better than nothing.

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    While on an fairphone where a “normal” user can change various parts himself it makes sense, how does this workout on a pixel or any other “not for selfrepair” built device?

    A screen module of the fairphone is 70€, so you drop it and change the screen yourself. Continuing to use it.

    More than 4/5 years updates with batteries dying due to fast/ultra charged cycles doesn’t make sense in my point of view.

    They will for sure require original parts installed in the manufacturer repair shop.

  • Chemical Wonka ( chemicalwonka@discuss.tchncs.de ) 
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    I have a Pixel 6 and after 1 year the battery is terrible. I intend to move to Pixel 8 because of longer updates and Desktop Mode. Unfortunately they don’t have removable batteries yet.

    • yoz ( yoz@aussie.zone ) 
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      Don’t, you don’t need a new phone as phones have reached peak performance. I would suggest you to try installing graphene OS or any other custom roms from XDA. If you dont know how then ask someone who’s tech savvy and they will make your old phone, a brand new phone.

    • 👁️👄👁️ ( mojo@lemm.ee ) 
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      Really? With average usage, my 6a ends the day at 70%+

      Maybe you got a lot of crap running

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        My 6 Pro’s battery is nearly as good as new after 2 years.

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        No, I am already using GrapheneOS and all apps that I am not using are disabled.

        • 👁️👄👁️ ( mojo@lemm.ee ) 
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          That’s odd cuz I’m also using GrapheneOS. Pixel 7 should have a better battery then my 6a

  • xerazal ( xerazal@lemmy.zip ) 
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    Man and I just bought a new phone like 2 months ago… I would have much preferred this for the longevity

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    I’d love to see that happen. At the very least security updates. It’s a shame when a device stops getting updates rendering it an insecure device despite the hardware still being capable of quality performance. Especially with phones costing more than laptops.

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