You can pick up the Pixel 8 for yourself here (Amazon affiliate link - I may earn some commission): geni.us/cn8ArA What are your thoughts on this phone?! Thanks for watching! 🙌

@DarthKenobijim

Ай бұрын

Have you tried clearing data on the Camera App?

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yeah, it doesn't make a difference unfortunately, so I think it might actually be a hardware issue!

@chetanshirsat986

5 күн бұрын

How about Canada? Does Canada have those extra features or it's only limited to US?

This is the video I was looking for, real world examples rather than just reading the product specs!

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Cheers man! 👌

@alvaroramiro8364

8 күн бұрын

What's your conclusion?

Excellent review! Comprehensive and balanced to help you decide if this phone suits your needs.

Great Vid. Really Interested in that video on how to use the pixel 8 as your sole KZread camera. For this reason i am subscribing :)

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Awesome - I'm working on that video, so keep an eye out for it coming in the next month or so! 😃

Moving away from the Snapdragon processor was a big mistake. I used to be a Pixel fan, but I simply cannot deal with bugs and poor battery life. I would pick the S23 or S24 over the Pixel 8 every time. Great video btw, subscribed!

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Totally fair - you've got to get a phone that works best for you! I haven't had an outrageous amount of bugs to be honest, but the ones I have experienced have been fairly annoying! I do think there were less blatantly obvious bugs with my S22 to be fair. Thanks for the sub and the kind comments - I appreciate you! 👌

@Magddy45

Ай бұрын

I feel the same way I went from nexus to pixel phones then to oneplus and back to pixel with the 8 pro and the processor just isn't cutting it for me with battery and gaming on the go and now with Google giving away pixel Ai features I feel this phone is overpriced. My next phone will either be a Samsung or back to oneplus.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Fair enough - it all comes down to what you value from your phone and it sounds like the Pixel 8 isn't doing that for you! Thanks for the comment.

@siviter

Ай бұрын

I had a pixel 3a and loved it. Worked great right up until a month ago when I saw a deal for pixel 8 on half price with Voxy. I've had zero problems with it so far.

@hannahfraser229

Ай бұрын

its funny how everyone is saying the pixel 8 is full of bugs and that when i have had no real problems what so ever apart from it freezing a few times thats it and i have always been an apple user although i got the samsung s23 last year had it a month and gave it away as absolutely hated it i would 100% say the pixel 8 is better than samsung but thats just my opinion everyone has an opinion im just voicing mines as i really havent had any real or bad issues with my pixel 8 its been absolutely great it only froze a few times and its not done that in a while so yea its a brilliant phone with a brilliant battery and brilliant camera i actualy like the battery life on my pixel 8 better than my iphone 15 i think it lasts longer if im honest but each to their own i guess

Awesome review! Keep up the great work

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Thanks for the review. I had the 3, 5 and now the 8. Never encountered the issues you had. I have face unlock on with finger print for either or and it is very snappy. Its a bit heavier than the 5. I set it up in january and took it to Australia for 6 weeks. Just brilliant.. really like delightly, uncomplicated software experience and all roundedness. I am a moderate user and the battery really has not been the issue. Very happy and then I'll look forward in a few years time to the 12.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment - glad to hear you've had a really smooth experience with the Pixel 8! As I mentioned in the review, the glitches that I experienced aren't dealbreakers for me, but are slightly annoying, so I definitely wanted to mention them. My overall experience with the phone has been really good though and the battery life, while not exceptional, has been good enough for most cases I've used it for! Thanks for the comment and sharing your thoughts! 😁

I love this review because it's a real experience. I see a lot of negative comments either on KZread or on Reddit and it's refreshing to see a positive one. Had my pixel 8 pro since launch and im completely in love it. Coming from the 6 pro, you can definitely see the refinements are done with 8P. It's my go to phone when wish to get fresh UI experience rather than Apple(nothing against it btw) Thank you so much man! I just want to go outside and take some pictures right now 😆

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the nice comments man - I really appreciate it! Glad you're loving the Pixel 8 Pro - I've heard a lot of people say it's a great phone and it definitely has superior battery life to the Pixel 8 (not that the Pixel 8 is bad!). Yeah, the UI on stock Android is so nice - something I really love about this phone! Cheers for watching!! 🙌

Very good review. On point. Thank you!

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Ramesh! 😁

Absolutely surreal video! And it is definitely not expected from such a big software company.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yeah, for sure! Thanks for watching 😁

Shout from Vancouver! You are my fav tech reviewer now. No regret of owning a Pixel 8!

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

🇨🇦 Thanks so much for the kind comments! Glad you are enjoying your experience with the Pixel 8 😁

Really fair and unbiased video. Loved it. I'm a happy owner of a Pixel 6a, after owning a Pixel 3a). I'll probably upgrade to Pixel 9/9 Pro this October if they improve on: - Modem efficiency - Tensor chip efficiency with G4 I'm happy with my Pixel 6a battery with G1 but I work from home and I don't have 5G in my location, and the Pixel 6a doesn't have 5G support with my internet/SIM provider anyways (I don't miss it). But it would be great to get more battery life for sure. Otherwise, I'll probably wait for Pixel 10 series with G5 based on TSMC instead of Samsung node process. I would like more parity of features with the US here in Europe but it's not a deal breaker for me cause I love the Pixel and Google software design language, focused in UX, simplicity and friendlyness. I also got a Pixel Watch 2 and I'm extremely happy with it.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind comments - I really appreciate it! That sounds great - I've heard a lot of people in my comments saying they have the 6a and are really happy with it. I'm also hoping for some substantial improvements to both the modem and CPU efficiency with the Pixel 9 series! Yeah, the Pixel 8 is very similar in that it can achieve some great battery when operating on WiFi only. I'd love a Tensor chip created using the TSMC process instead - would solve a lot of the current Tensor issues I think. I agree about the feature parity, and also agree that it's not a dealbreaker for me, but I had to mention it as paying the same price for a phone that gets less features depending on the location is not really fair from a consumer point of view. But I agree that the stock Android experience is really nice on the Pixel! Nice one - I keep getting sent emails from Google with codes for £150 off the Pixel Watch 2, so it sounds like they are struggling to sell it 😅 I'm honestly not surprised when it retails for £350 here in the UK! Looks like a nice product though! Thanks so much for the detailed comment - really great to hear your thoughts and experience! 👌

@NeverSettleForMediocrity

Ай бұрын

@@arranpbrown those won't happen until they start using Snapdragon

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yeah, you could be right unfortunately!

Excellent video - I really enjoy your review style! How do you find signal reception (4G and 5G)? I have heard some face connectivity issues (mostly in the US), but I haven't heard the perspectives of many UK based folk. I commute so ideally looking for this phone to not chew through the battery too much using data for my 40 minute commute (I mostly browse social media and use spotify - I do hope they optimise spotify to prevent it being a drain as you've described).

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I find the signal reception to be no different to my previous phones (as in I haven't noticed it being worse, at least where I live, just outside Edinburgh). It does run down a lot faster on mobile data, but I reckon for a 40 minute commute using Spotify/social media on mobile data, your looking at about a 15%-20% battery drain as a rough estimate. If that sounds terrible to you, then definitely don't buy this phone! I hope this helps, and thanks for the kind comments!

Looking forward to the pixel 8 as a youtube cam video. Nice one here 👍

@arranpbrown

21 күн бұрын

Thank you! It should be coming next weekend, so keep an eye on your feed for it 😁 thanks for the comment!

Great video! Regarding the software issue, same thing happen to me on the Pixel 6, very weird!

@arranpbrown

4 күн бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, it's a strange one for sure! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😁👌

waiting for the pixel KZread camera and great review good job

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thank you! It's in the works at the moment 😁

@luigi4137

Ай бұрын

​@@arranpbrownIt might be rude,but do you have a possible date for the video?I really can't wait!

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Likely to be at least a couple of weeks I'm afraid - I'm extremely busy with other things at the moment! No worries if you can't wait though - I understand 🙂

Great video 🤜🏻🤛🏻

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😁🙌

Thanks, answered a few questions for me. I'm using a Xiaomi phone that's over 5 years old & was thinking of upgrading to this but as I suffer none of the glitches you mention I guess I've saved some money 😂

@arranpbrown

22 күн бұрын

No worries at all - I don't want people to buy something if it's not right for them, or doesn't do what they need it to, so happy to be able to help here! 😁

I have pixel 6 pro right now and I have encountered the app freezing and app loading issues you mentioned. These are definitely sw issues. One of the most honest reviews and the reviews I like with examples of every day usage. I am torn between upgrading to pixel 8 pro or wait or take iphone instead

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment - it's good to hear someone else's experience and that helps confirm that it sounds like it's a software issue! Thanks for your kind comments - I appreciate them. I think an iPhone is quite a different experience, so it might be worth watching a load of reviews, before making that kind of decision. I've heard good things about the battery life on the Pixel 8 Pro compared to the Pixel 8, so I think it's definitely a better phone overall, however I still can't get over the massive size difference. I think either Pixel 8 Pro or iPhone are a good choice for most people, but it all comes down to how you use your phone at the end of the day. Cheers for watching!

@user-mj8gn5ul7n

Ай бұрын

@@arranpbrown Well I would have already upgraded by now even with these bugs. But what I am thinking is not to buy another pixel phone until they use a proper modem. There is huge inconsistency also resulting in poor/no signal and decreased speed situation. So far I was using phones with SD so couldn't be happier. As soon I got the pixel 6 pro I have encountered these issues I guess the same would be with exynos and samsung.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

@user-mj8gn5ul7n yeah, totally fair - only get the phone that you are happy with, especially if you have had a bad experience with a phone from a brand in the past!

Great review. I'm also considering the OnePlus 12R.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I think both are good choices - I think go for the Pixel if you want stock Android, and the better camera, but if you want better battery life, general performance, and the super fast charging, then the OP is the way to go. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching 😁

Pixel 5 user here & strangely I've, had the same issue you mentioned about having a previously opened app freezing when going back into it. Everytime it's happened I've had to swipe up like you said you do to get it back to normal.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! From the other comments (and yours), it definitely sounds like a software issue that Google needs to fix. Thanks for sharing your experience, and for watching! 👌

@adamjdavis201

16 күн бұрын

Pixel 6 haver and can confirm this happens to me as well, just happened to me last night. It's not all that frequent, but I've had it happen enough to be bugged by it.

Got the pixel 7 i generally like to upgrade often when the deals are good for trade in and offers. Just can't make up my mind 8 or 8pro as the 7 is size wise in the middle do I need bigger and heavier or will smaller be frustrating just can decide.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

If you are considering the upgrade between the two, I would reckon the Pixel 8 would be the one to go for from a size perspective, as there is only one inch difference in the screen size whereas the Pixel 8 Pro is 4 inches larger than the Pixel 7, which is pretty substantial. Basically, it depends on whether you currently like the size of your Pixel 7, as the Pixel 8 really isn't going to be that much different. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching!

The sales + trade in is why I upgraded to the 8 from the 6a even tho I didn't need to. Got a brand new 256gb P8 for around $250 after everything, a complete steal for a brand new flagship and 7 years of updates. I've definitely noticed a fair share of bugs that are kinda annoying like u mentioned but nothing too major. The faster charging is probably my favorite upgrade that I recognize on the daily basis as it's changed my charging habits since I don't need to leave it plugged in as long or charge it to 100%. Idc about any of the AI features either lol, overall great phone, especially for the price since it's always on sale.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

$250 is unreal for this phone 😁 nice job! Yeah, exactly - like I said, I understand that the review seemed to focus on the negatives, but my overall view of this phone is overwhelmingly positive because fundamentally it does everything I need it to, just with the occasional jank haha. Glad to hear it's not just me who's not really interested in most of the AI features - it's funny, because I use Gemini literally every day, but the AI features in the Pixel 8 (and that I have access to being from the UK) are just the features that don't really interest me haha. Thanks for the comment - great to hear your opinion!

I switched from my iPhone 12 to the pixel 8 last month and I agree with you. While I do love this phone, the transition was smooth mainly because I noticed a lot of similarities in the software. I'm thinking I'm going to get great battery life, I was a bit disappointed on the battery life. I don't use Google maps or game on it. It'll be 100 percent around 8am and by 2 to 3 it'll be around 50 to 55 percent. Sure, it's a one up from my iPhone 12 but the pixel 8 is new. The difference wasn't that big in battery between them. Hopefully they'll fix that in an update

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yeah, I get what you mean with the battery life - your results with about 50/55% around 2pm are similar to mine! I've heard other Pixel's battery performance really improved over time with software optimisations, so I'm hoping that will be the case with the Pixel 8 too - fingers crossed 🤞 thanks for the comment!

A little related question: do I go for 7a or do I wait for 8a which google will announce at their IO event at may 14/15 (according to sources)? Great video btw!

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

I would probably personally wait for the 8a if your current phone situation will allow you to wait! The rumours suggest that the Pixel 8a is going to be an absolute banger! I'm considering buying it to make some videos about it, so might be worth keeping an eye out for them when it comes out. However, if you're happy with the specs that the 7a offers, go for that, as there is no guarantee that the Pixel 8a will live up to the rumours! Hope this helps!

@johnny_bravo9990

Ай бұрын

​@@arranpbrown how to do the website read out thing. I'm not finding it on my 4a

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

You go on to an online article, hold the power button to get Google Assistant to come up, and then the Read Aloud option should be above the assistant (or you can ask it to read aloud)!

@johnny_bravo9990

Ай бұрын

@@arranpbrown that's a cool feature man. Used it for the first time 😁 been using pixel phones past 4 years I'm like "Eureka" I found out an useful feature lol

@raunakrajput2579

Ай бұрын

@@arranpbrown alright thanks!

I like the video, so I had a question, I got iPhone 13 Pro and thinking of P8, what do you think? I like pixel phones but it is over 3 or 4 years since I used any once I changed to iPhone

@simonthewatchguy6073

Ай бұрын

Do it! Pixel seems smoother and overall a bit more speedy, modern and fresh compared to iOS

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

I'd say it's up to what you value in a phone. As I mentioned in the review, you may get a slightly less buggy experience with the iPhone, but the overall software experience on the Pixel 8 is super nice. I love my Pixel 8 tbh, so I would recommend it!

Your channel is underrated thankfully you showed reek world examples instead of just specs and features

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the kind comments! 😁

I have the same problem with the camera focus. The simplest and fastest way to fix this is to shake the phone a little. That always fixes it. I imagine it is a hardware problem why it happens to me from the beginning. I can't send it for warranty since Google is not officially present with phones in my country, but you should try doing it.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion - I'll definitely give that a go. And I will have to look into sending it for a warranty repair! Cheers!

5:16 - I think this is a way of google preserving performance for unused apps. I have the same thing going on but I don't mind it much and it doesn't freeze completely (sometimes but it doesn't take long to load back)

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yeah, I suspect that's the case too! Possibly something with how they store the apps in RAM that is glitching out every now and then. Thanks for the comment!

I just got my pixel 8 a week ago and I must say that I really love this phone

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Very glad to hear you're having a good experience with it! Thanks for the comment 😁

Hey mate - I had the Pixel 7 and found the top heavy weight of the camera annoying. Is the weight of the camera visor on the pixel 8 any lighter?

@arranpbrown

20 күн бұрын

I can balance the phone on one finger with my finger right in the middle of the phone, so it's quite well-balanced. Don't know if that answers your question, but I hope it helps 😅

Thanks, great video. I'm still using the Pixel 4 and have stuck with it because I prefer the natural colours and contrast of the camera images, though the HDR is often too obvious; whereas my wife's 6A is awfully contrasty and over-saturated. I'm hoping that these later generation phones have a better balance in image processing than the 6A did!

@arranpbrown

25 күн бұрын

Thank you! Always good to be able to use a phone for that long if you can, and it still works for you. In my opinion, I love the photos that come straight out of the Pixel 8's camera. They have a good balance of contrast and detail which is great! However, photography is very subjective, so they could still be overly contrasty/saturated for your taste. Thanks for the comment!

Have you been using Screen protector ? and if yes which one fitted perfect with you please because as we pixel 8 users by now know that the dispay around the edges not flat that is why all screen protectors does not fit around the phone edge .

@arranpbrown

21 күн бұрын

I'm afraid I haven't been using a screen protector at all since I got the phone, so I can't really help here!

Would you consider resetting the phone to see if that fixes the focus issue at 2:45? Also, any comments on sound quality from the speakers? I still use the Pixel 5 as it does everything I need, plus battery life is good although ear speaker is a bit weak, certainly compared with the Pixel 3, also I never stream music. I totally agree that 5g continues to seem unnecessary. The discount information was fascinating. Storage space is important to we non-streamers too and I think the pixel 8 at (I think) 256gb is not really what I'm after and don't get me started on Google photos 😀 If I see an s23 ultra (512gb) for around £600 2nd hand, and they're nearly there, I'd probably go for that. Nice critical but fair assessment of the flaws btw 👍

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

I would - I'm planning on possibly picking up a Pixel 8a to review when that is released, so that could be a good time to try the reset when I have another phone to lean on in the meantime haha. If I do end up resetting it, I'll definitely update my pinned comment and let you know if it made a difference! The speakers on the phone are quite odd - they don't get overly loud, and the volume curve is quite strange in that it feels like it's about 25% actual volume at 50% volume setting, and then quickly reaches 100% volume in the remaining 50% volume setting - quite difficult to explain, but it doesn't feel like the volume setting is linear. I talk about the speakers in my 1 month review actually, so might be worth checking that out! I think if you don't stream music, you'll probably have a much better battery experience with the Pixel 8 than me - streaming over data seems to eat battery so quickly! Good point about the storage space - equally important if you take a lot of photos or videos. Ooh, I think the S23 Ultra is an excellent option to be fair - still a super powerful phone and has insane specs for £600! Thanks for the comments, I really appreciate you taking the time to write that 😁👌

Almost felt like you reviewed my pixel 7 cause those are also my issues (except the blurry camera) plaguing my pixel 7. The only time I experience the unresponsive app issue is with KZread or KZread music. I can't help but notice that it was your YT studio that had the issue too.

@arranpbrown

25 күн бұрын

Interesting - I do think they are software issues, so I doubt it's just the Pixel 8 that is affected! I also have definitely had the same issues with multiple apps (banking apps, for example), but the KZread Studio app was just the first one that I managed to capture 😅. However, I've seen quite a few other people in the comments saying they have also experienced it specifically with the KZread suite of apps, so I think there is definitely an issue with those apps! Thanks for the comments and sharing your experience!! 😁

@Cryosxify

18 күн бұрын

s21 ultra, unresponsive youtube happens a lot

Hi, great video! As far as I'm concerned, the huge drawback of this model is the lack of a good processor. They're a couple generations too late. But judging by the system optimization their own processor is quite enough.

@arranpbrown

13 күн бұрын

Fair point! Although in practice, I've not had any issues with slowdowns etc. with the Tensor G3. I think it may be the source of the little bugs and glitches that keep arising though, which is a bit frustrating. It would be quite interesting if we had a Snapdragon version of the phone to compare it to, like we do with EU-basee Samsung phones using the Exynos chip instead of the Snapdragon chips.

I just bought a Google pixel 5 second hand..and it suits me fine! I'm waiting for the pixel 9

@arranpbrown

27 күн бұрын

Nice! As long as it meets your needs then that's good! Hopefully the Pixel 9 is a banger 😁

What about thermals? Does it also burn in your hand even in normal tasks? Also do you have the European or us version?

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

I haven't had any issues with thermals personally - it can get warm when you are doing fairly heavy tasks like using mobile data with bluetooth headphones connected and gaming at the same time, but general day to day tasks are absolutely fine in my experience. I have the European version (if there are different versions of this phone) as I'm based in the UK. Hope that helps!

Canada P8 here. Never experienced any of the app issues you indicate. Latest update as well.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! It seems like some people have definitely experienced them too and others haven't.

P8 in France here. I had issues with the focus right after release. It was sometimes even up to 10-20 seconds withtout focusing. I sent for repair and it came back working fine. Seems to be a hardware issue.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Sounds like it is a hardware issue then 🤔 may have to look into getting it fixed! Thanks for the comment!

I've had the same issues on my OnePlus 11. It's definitely a software issue and not a Tensor issue or hardware.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Interesting - thanks for sharing your experience and thanks for the comment! Glad to hear it's not just me!

The app freezing issue is genuine...I face it very often in my pixel 6a.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment - good to have some clarification that it's not an issue that just I'm having! Hopefully Google can fix it soon. Thanks for watching! 👌

@Manuel-rl6um

Ай бұрын

Same! Also Pixel 6a

@michaelball93

Ай бұрын

I suffer this often on the KZread app on my Pixel 7, just by scrolling through it.

@screaminjesus

Ай бұрын

I have a pixel 5a and have never had this issue

A great video that can help me 🎉

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Cheers for watching! 😁👌

Wait wait wait. You're telling me a lot of these AI features are ONLY available in the US? That's some serious BS and they should be more upfront with that since it would be easy to buy this phone off of US based reviewers

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yeah - it's not great! To be fair to US reviewers, if their main audience is in the US, then I don't think their first thought is going to be about what the situation is outside the US, but i guess this is why it's good to have a non-US perspective in this case! Thanks for the comment 🙌

@MatheusFerreira-mu6lu

10 күн бұрын

Yeah i got a Pixel 6a and i was pretty excited to try their screen call feature (which i found to be very interesting and kind of useful) only to be very disappointed. It's a nice phone for the price i paid but there's no reason to get a Pixel over any other Android in it's price range, apart from recieving faster Android updates. (Which is something i do care about) Have been considering getting a Pixel 8a for those 7 years of software updates...

I have a Pixel 5A; yes it is older but works very well. I have the same software glitches as mentioned in this video. Seems like they start and end with software updates. I feel that recent (last 24 months) have included more glitchy issues, some of which continue to this day.

@arranpbrown

18 күн бұрын

Interesting - thanks for sharing! Not good that they seem to have become worse recently!

Apps freezing can happen to any phone, my iPhone 12 Pro Max also had that occasional App freeze. The Pixel experience is second to none.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yeah, for sure, but it was noticeable enough on my Pixel 8 (compared to other phones I've used), that I had to mention it. I agree that the software experience is generally excellent! Thanks for the comment!

I've encountered a similar issue with my Pixel device. Occasionally, it resolves itself over time or after a complete restart. However, one persistent issue I face is the delay in focusing and processing when using the portrait mode. Even during activities like attending meetings via video calls, the device tends to warm up. Given that I purchased this phone primarily for its photography capabilities, I find this delay disappointing. I'm hopeful that Google will address these concerns through upcoming updates. as you said brother " IF GOOGLE FIX ONE THROUGH THEIR UPDATE, ANOTHER ONE ARISES" 😅😅

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Sorry to hear you've had some issues with the camera too. It is quite frustrating! And yeah, that does seem to be the case, there always seems to be a new annoying glitch with each one that they fix 😅 thanks for watching!

The 7a is selling for $350 right now. Would you recommend that instead of the $599 pixel 8? Currently using the OnePlus 6t

@theorgazoid4918

Ай бұрын

Wait and see how much the 8a costs when it drops next month

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yeah, I agree - if you can handle using the 6T for another month or so, then I'd wait to see what gets announced with the 8a, as the rumoured specs sound great!

9:07 do you notice a difference between in battery life when using the phone on data Vs WiFi?

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yes, for sure - if I am only using WiFi one day, I can achieve a much higher screen on time (5/6/7 hours as opposed to 3/4 hours). So I think the modem on this phone is still pretty inefficient to be honest.

@phritza

Ай бұрын

@@arranpbrown I notice the same behaviour on my p7. I was hoping they fixed it on the 8 but I guess not because the difference is significant. Thanks for confirming.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yeah, it doesn't look like it, unfortunately! No worries at all - happy to be able to help. Thanks for watching!

Great video. I've got a Pixel 5 that is starting to show its age and been looking to upgrade. I'm still torn between the P8 and the S24. I like the UI of Pixels, but the size of the P8 and lack of camera features compared to the P8P are rather annoying. The S24 shares a similar size and weight to the P5, but doesn't have the always on identify app or the voice recorder, which I use frequently. grrrr

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yeah, they are both great phones, so it is certainly a difficult choice. I think if you are based outside the US, it's a bit of an easier choice though as the S24 uses their Exynos chip which has proved to be worse in terms of power and efficiency that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The Pixel 8's Tensor G3 chip is also built on the Exynos architecture, but if there is not much of a difference in power and efficiency between the two phones, I would personally choose the Pixel as I love the stock Android experience and the cameras are generally better (albeit you miss out on a telephoto option like you get on the S24). If I was in the US, I would strongly consider the S24 over the Pixel as I loved almost everyone about my S22 when I used it apart from the absolutely terrible battery life due to the crappy Exynos chip that was in it! Hope this helps!

@1-N-only-Harish

Ай бұрын

Which one should i pick being an Indian?​@@arranpbrown

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

I'm not sure what the deal is with the features that you get in the Indian market as opposed to the other markets I'm afraid, so it might be worth you looking into that for both the S24 and Pixel 8 and basically see which one affords you the most features! Both are going to be excellent phones in my eyes, but you often get a much worse experience depending on the region you are in - hope that helps!

@vrbicm

Ай бұрын

I owned Pixel 6 Pro for last two years and last week I bought Galaxy S23 - I wanted small phone but I'll not pay for Exynos in S24 (EU Region). I love Pixel but I think One UI is really good software with many features and I'm happy with it 👍🏻

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

@vrbicm nice one! I think the S23 is the way to go if you want Samsung in Europe to be fair. I had a terrible experience with the Exynos chip in my S22! I do prefer the Pixel UI to be fair, but Samsung's OneUI isn't terrible - really liked everything about my S22 apart from the battery life! Cheers!

I've owned the Pixel 1, 3, 7 and now the 8. I rarely upgrade a phone after one year. However there was a hardware upgrade deal over the previous Christmas period where it was an extra $5CAD per month for the device and then a $120CAD buy it option at the end of 2 years. The Pixel 8 is an amazing device. Although I do miss my Lemongrass P7 a little.

@arranpbrown

Күн бұрын

Nice one! Sounds like a good deal to be honest.

Great video! Both my wife and i just got a pixel 8 pro and have loved it. We haven't had any issues with the camera like you were mentioning. So I'm not sure why you're having that happen. One of the things that is definitely underrated on the 8pro is the thermometer. As a parent with a baby, we have used that quite a few times and it has been really accurate.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Yeah, from the comments, it sounds like I might have a faulty camera - good to get some clarification, so thank you for that! Ahh, super interesting about the thermometer - that is a really great use for it when you have a baby. That's probably the only good use case I've heard anyone say about it tbh, but that makes sense 😅 thanks for the comment!

@johnny_bravo9990

Ай бұрын

Thermometer don't come on India spec 😒

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Oh really?! I didn't realise there were physical differences between the phones in different regions!

@johnny_bravo9990

Ай бұрын

@@arranpbrown yeah mate and it's more expensive than US or UK

@theHulyeta

Ай бұрын

The review is for the vanilla 8, not pro.

I like how quickly stock Android boots up

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

I agree!

One issue I have on the 8 that I had on the 4a5g is my gesture bar getting stuck when I change my screen orientation. I change it to landscape and the bar gets stuck and keeps acting as the home gesture when I swipe at it. In between these two phones I used the moto g stylus 5g 2023 and did not have this issue at all, and I definitely miss that power button finger print reader lol

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

That sounds like a pain - that's not something I've experienced. Yes, the fingerprint reader on the Pixel 8 could be better!

Hello! Planning to buy pixel 8, but what's the difference between Japanese variant and Us variant?

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Not going to lie, I don't know the answer to that, but I did a quick search with Gemini and it kicked out the following possible differences: "(1) Cellular connectivity: The US version may support mmWave 5G, a super-fast but short-range type of 5G not as common in Japan. However, not all US Pixel 8s have mmWave, so it depends on the specific model. (2) Software: The Japanese version by law has a camera shutter sound that can't be disabled and may include additional features for the FeliCa chip, a popular contactless payment system in Japan." You might want to try and verify those with some quick Google searches, but it might at least give you some indication of the differences. Thanks for watching! 👌

@user-xw5fu2gl1s

Ай бұрын

@@arranpbrown Thanks for being honest. Is it worth buying for daily and long-term use? 😁

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

No worries! I think it's a great phone to be honest, despite the bugs and glitches that I've come up against, none of them are dealbreakers and the phone is still going strong 6 months later. If Google keeps their promise of 7 years of software updates then this phone should be good for a long while yet! 🙂

Hey really good video was great that You focused real life use. I have to say I sold my pixel 8 because of the battery life, for me because I’m a contractor. I’m always in new area so maybe the signal strength was worse than maybe for most people so my phone wouldn't make it through a day. I ended up getting the Galaxy s24 and for me much better battery life as the modem I think is much better than the pixel. The way I got it cheaper was I bought a S 21 ultra for $350 in used market and traded it into Samsung and got $550 for it and so there are ways to lower the price if you wanna get a galaxy phone. Anyway, a really good review and I think for many people to pixel eight would be a good choice but for me with the battery life and it would heat up I guess because the modem was struggling. It wasn’t a good choice but hey, that’s the beauty of android there’s choices .

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments - I appreciate it! Yeah, I think for your specific case, the Pixel 8 probably wasn't the right fit, but it's difficult to know that until you are actually using it, I guess. Glad you managed to find a phone that works for you! Great tip about buying and trading in the S21 Ultra - that's a fantastic idea - great way to save some money on a new phone!! Cheers!

i changed from my iphone 15 to my google pixel 8 and i absolutely love it just as good as my iphone15 the battery lasts a bit longer i prefer the camera to the ip15 so my ip is kept away in my drawers as a back up as i my everyday phone is my pixel 8 ive never had any problems with my pixel its been great actualy i lied🙈😂 mines has froze on me a couple times thats about it lol also i must add ive always been an apple user but the pixel 8 changed my mind lol

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Nice one - glad you like the phone and it's been (pretty much) perfect for you 😅 iPhone 15 isn't a bad back up phone to have too! Thanks for the comment 😁

I read somewhere that the problem with focusing appears only on the x1 zoom, if you change the zoom a little, then it focuses normal

@arranpbrown

24 күн бұрын

I've found that if I shake the phone, the camera focuses super quick - a weird workaround, but one of the comments mentioned this and it seems to work! Thanks for the suggestion though!

I got the Pixel 8 a couple of weeks ago, upgrading from a Samsung Galaxy A70, and I'm really missing a lot of the Samsung features. I'm seriously considering swapping it for a Samsung A55 as the camera still looks great but I'd be back with all the Samsung features I'm missing and used to use every day. For example, I used Samsung notes every day but every notes app I've tried on the pixel is no match... and it's very annoying that I can't see all my photos, videos and screenshots in one place (I tried google Gallery and that didn't help).

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

That's fair - you're definitely best using something that works for you! Screenshots are stored in a 'Screenshots' folder in Google Photos, if you click on the Library tab within there, you should be able to see them. I came from an S22 to the Pixel 8 and I must admit it did take me a while to get used to screenshots not just being plonked in between my photos/videos. If those Samsung-specific features are very valuable to you, then I would recommend going back to a Samsung phone rather than suffering with a device that doesn't meet your wants and needs. Thanks for sharing your experience!

display tap to wake function just stopped working for a while now on my p8 , also faced apps loading for too long.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! That is a very annoying thing to stop working, as I use it all the time to check notifications etc!

I love the magic editior and use ist soooo often. Nearly in every pic is something that should not been there :-) And all my iPhone friends are so envious! PS: I use a Pixel 8 Pro in Germany and i have no Probs that you have. I love it!

@arranpbrown

22 күн бұрын

Glad you've had a good experience with it and Magic Editor is useful for you! Good stuff! Thanks for the comment 😁

Right on point review of fingerprint scanner. My right thumb also doesn't work

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Interesting that specifically your right thumb also doesn't work - most likely just a coincidence, but it does seem to be less accurate on that digit specifically for me haha. Thanks for the comment!

I realized that I don’t need a 3x zoom camera on my iPhone 13 Pro when I tried the pixel 7a. I much prefer 2x zoom for my photography which on the Pixel is better than 2x zoom on the iPhone (because the dedicated iPhone zoom lens only starts at 3x). And even though I like my iPhone I LOVE the Pixel software.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Nice! All about finding the combination of specs that works for you - sounds like you have found that. I also agree that the Pixel software feels super nice!

I just wanted to add I always get the blurry warning asking me to backup. Can't even take a picture of a box. I'm experiencing this on pixel 6 also

@arranpbrown

27 күн бұрын

Strange - I've not heard of that one before!

What's your take between the Pixel 8 vs Zenfone 10?

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

I think in terms of software and security updates, if Google keeps it's promise of 7 years of updates, then that really trumps the ZenFone which is only supported for 2 years. Software updates are so valuable as they can often fix a lot of the random glitches etc. that happen with a new phone. I've also heard that Pixel experience tends to get a lot better after a year or so once they've ironed out a few of the major bugs. However, if there were any issues with the ZenFone after the two years of support are up, you're stuck with them unfortunately. I think the ZenFone looks like a fantastic phone, but I appreciate software updates that give you brand new features regularly and often make your phone feel new again. Just my take, but I hope that makes sense! Cheers!

Never had that focus issue. That's crazy

@arranpbrown

24 күн бұрын

Yeah, pretty sure it's a hardware issue!

My Pixel 8 has none of the issues which you mentioned (out of focus camera, apps freezing). Battery life is very much ok for me but I'm not a smartphone addict so the battery would usually last 1.5 days if I forget to charge it

@arranpbrown

9 күн бұрын

Glad to hear you haven't had any of the same issues! And great to hear you are having a good experience with the battery too - thanks for the comment! 😁

In my country pixel 7 pro and pixel 8 have the same price, my main priority is camera, and software updates does not matter to me that much cause I'll be changing my phone after 1 or 1.5 years later so based on just camera performance,which phone should i get?

@arranpbrown

11 күн бұрын

Interesting. I think the main differences to consider in this case then are the screen size and the cameras. If you value having a smaller screen, and don't mind not having a telephoto option for the camera, then go for the Pixel 8. If you prefer a larger screen and need a telephoto option for the camera, then choose the Pixel 7 Pro. I don't think things like performance or battery life are going to be hugely different between the two devices to be honest. I hope this helps!

@inqi_ad

11 күн бұрын

@@arranpbrown I don't have any demand or screen size, i just want the best overall camera experience, soo which one should i go for? I mean having a telephoto camera is a big advantage but what do you think? Which is the overall good one considering every section of cameras?

@arranpbrown

11 күн бұрын

I would recommend going for the 7 Pro then as you get a whole extra camera - it's going to be way more versatile! It's less about the camera hardware these days and more about the processing of the cameras - both will give you excellent results!

How have you.found the scrolling in 3rd party apps? I found it very janky and stuttering ! I returned mine as it was unbearable! Many thanks.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

I haven't experienced any noticeable stuttering to be honest, but I've definitely heard other people highlight that as an issue! My experience with the scrolling has been pretty smooth. But thanks for the comment - good to have another perspective! Also, thanks for watching!

@user-gj5bi8lu5q

Ай бұрын

@@arranpbrown cheers for the reply Ive seen it seems to Only be affecting certain devices. I just got unlucky. Keep up the good work. Have been enjoying your content 🙏🙏.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yeah, that's unfortunate to get a faulty device 😔. I appreciate the kind comments - thank you! 👌

Think you have a faulty camera, mine is flawless, i had a 7a with a camera that would only focus after a full reset for 2 days at most then wouldnt work no matter what i did, clearing the camera cache can sometimes help if it is software related

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment - I think you're right! I've tried clearing the camera cache and that hasn't helped so I think I might just have a faulty camera. There are very few times where I have had to capture something in the moment to be honest, but it is super annoying. I may have to try the full reset at some point soon then too! Cheers!

@James-iw2mv

Ай бұрын

Good review of it though, not many doing this, all just repeats of spec sheets, googles warranty system is not bad, do it all online and they send it to your door usually

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

@James-iw2mv thanks mate, I appreciate the comments - wanted to make it about the real world experience more than anything else. That's good to know about the warranty - might have to see if I can take advantage of that then! Cheers mate!

fun thing about that phone's screen, is that its white color isnt really smooth\uniform. If you look close enpught, you'll notice that little grainy texture. And, when 120hz mode is on, on low brightness (when looking at it at night, for exaple) its screen flickers a bit, due to 60hz-120hz jumps, though it is noticeble only when there is alot of gray-is black colors. AND there are literally no good protection glass for that phone =)

@yoot74

Ай бұрын

I saw the same thing you are talking about as well. The Pixel was a no go for me.

Picking this up for 415 Euros used in 'Rank A' condition - waiting for shipping now!

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Very nice! I'm sure you'll enjoy it! 😁

One thing i don't like on my Pixel 8 is how in so many phone calls (if not most of them) I notice the sound is bad as if from a broken speaker. But if I use bluetooth ear buds the sound is fine. Am I the only one with this issue?

@arranpbrown

29 күн бұрын

I definitely don't have any issues with the call quality - it sounds like it might be a hardware issue with the speaker above the screen. Do you have the same issue when you put a call on speaker?

interesting.... i am considering this one and i find it to be a good review. my current phone is an iphone 8+ and it's ok but i think this pixel 8 is better, and plus i am just more interested in no longer using apple. i do not really experience glitches that often but i've had a similar unresponsive one at times. my battery life is also pretty bad (and also extremely inconsistent). on low battery mode i usually start my day around 7 and when i get home around 4 it's anywhere from 30-1% and sounds so bad without that. so the pixel 8 seems like a very good upgrade for those reasons. i do however not care about camera that much or ai features at all plus i am a US resident so i think i'm good on that front! i also hear it supposedly has some built in vpn options which i find pretty good good video :D

@arranpbrown

13 күн бұрын

Nice! I think the Pixel 8 would be a great upgrade in your case and it's good you are based in the U.S. as you won't miss out on any features 🙂 thanks for watching and for the comment!

@BGDMusic

12 күн бұрын

@@arranpbrown i really appreciate this video and i appreciate how you are so active in the conversations around your video :)

@arranpbrown

12 күн бұрын

Thank you! I try to answer all my comments 😁 thank you for watching! I appreciate you!

@BGDMusic

12 күн бұрын

@@arranpbrown your video is very helpful and informative

I have been using Pixel 8 since January. There have been some bugs I noticed on my device such as the selfie camera has weird colour issue before clicking pictures. They get correct after clicking pics. Sometimes my device show colour shift on display in bright sunlight.

@arranpbrown

15 сағат бұрын

Interesting - I haven't seen the issue with the colours going strange, but I think the colour of the screen does seem to be slightly affected at higher brightnesses. Thanks for the comment and sharing your experience!

@Drvijayantmalik

12 сағат бұрын

It is quite evident when the phone is warm. I live in a Sub-tropical country. In winter the pixel used to work fine but since summers it heats up a lot even when not being used. This colour shift evident since summers. I have reported this issue via a feedback to google. Let’s hope it gets fixed up soon enough.

Hi Man, i have the same issue with the camera. When i open the app, the screen looks without focus and 2/3 seconds later, its fix alone.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment - from the other comments, it unfortunately seems like a hardware issue. It's probably worth submitting a warranty claim to Google and hopefully they will be able to fix it for you!

@gianfrancoriccio4071

Ай бұрын

@@arranpbrown thanks you men! Its dificult because i live in Argentina and Google dont operate here. My last hope is what Google fix the issue with the nexts actualizations of OS. Thanks you very much

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

@gianfrancoriccio4071 ahh yes, that must be annoying for you - hopefully it is a software glitch, but I think it's more likely to be hardware to be honest.

@gianfrancoriccio4071

Ай бұрын

@@arranpbrown Hi, friend. I still have the focus error when I open the camera, but I noticed that when I open the camera if I shake the phone it focuses instantly. Weird but true haha

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

@gianfrancoriccio4071 interesting! I think mine does the same actually - it might be a good little fix for when we need the camera to focus quickly then 🤣 thanks for the comment!!

The only issue I had was launching chrome. Sometimes it will glitch and I would have to force close the app (especially trying to launch a incognito tab). Oh, I purposely put it in 60Hz because at 120Hz it would get choppy scrolling on twitter and reddit. Supposedly that fix is coming in Android 15. I always put my phone to use 4G on all my phones cause I don't see much of a difference in a day to day use. So my phone really doesn't get that warm. Besides that everything has been working well.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment - really interesting to hear about your experience! I've not had any issues with launching Chrome, so that's a new one 🤔I also don't use Twitter and Reddit all that often so I can't say I've noticed the choppiness there, but I have heard other people talking about issues with the smoothness of the scrolling too! Good to hear someone else has had the same experience with the 4G speeds being fast enough. Thanks for the detailed comment, and thanks for watching!

I can get 25% off pixel 8 so would be £524.25. Or should I wait and get the 8a?

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

It probably depends on whether you need a phone right now or if you're willing to wait a month to see what the Pixel 8a brings. There is a chance that the Pixel 8a could start at £500 though, so for that price, compared to your price, I would definitely go for the Pixel 8! Hope that makes sense!

@KoalaBeer.

Ай бұрын

@@arranpbrownor wait till drops price always does

I used the Pixel 6 Pro before. Picked up the regular 8 now and I really like the size and it was on a huge discount I got it for 389,- in euro's 🔥

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Nice one! Can't beat that kind of discount 👌🔥 that's a great price for this phone!!

@uyaietienookonnah

Ай бұрын

Where did you get the discount please?

4:41 that also happened with my Nokia X20

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Possibly an Android-wide issue then rather than just being an issue on Pixel phones then. Thanks for the comment!

Which is better to buy in between pixel 8 vs pixel 7 pro. Both are getting in same price.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

It really depends on what you value in the phone, I think. If you want the best camera experience and are happy with a bigger form factor, then I reckon you'll be happy enough with the Pixel 7 Pro, but if you need a smaller phone and want all the latest features that come with it (they will probably all eventually trickle down to the Pixel 7 Pro over time), then it might be worth going with the Pixel 8. Additionally, I don't think the 7 years of software updates applies to phones before the Pixel 8 series, so if you want that, then you best going with the Pixel 8. Hope that makes sense!

Do you think that pixel 7a is still worth it, or should i spend more for pixel 8?

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

It depends on what you want really! If you're interested in the 7a, then it might be worth waiting until next month to see what the Pixel 8a brings - it's due to be announced at Google IO on the 15th May, and it looks like it's going to have 90% of the specs of the Pixel 8, but we can wait and see! The Pixel 8 is a great phone, but the 7a is still £200/$200 cheaper than it most of the time, so it depends on what your budget is, I reckon. I've not personally used the 7a, but it seems like a lot of phone for the price. If you want a more premium experience, then I'd recommend going for the Pixel 8, as the build quality, materials and the main camera are going to be better quality on the 8 than the 7a. Hopefully that helps a little bit!

@no1special91

Ай бұрын

You should buy Pixel 7 Pro instead of Pixel 8. Pixel 7 Pro have 1440p resolution, 6.7 screen, also extra tele camera 5x 48mp.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

You can get a really good deal on the 7 Pro now to be fair!

@no1special91

Ай бұрын

@@arranpbrown I know cuz i bought like 3 weeks ago 7 Pro instead of 8.

@Dezron

Ай бұрын

@@no1special91 the 7 years software support is really tempting ngl, but i guess i'll never use my phone that long anyways

The latest software update makes my phone freeze up sometimes, and the scrolling is NOT smooth at all compared to my Pixel 6A. The phone is definitely capable, however this is definitely a software issue.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yes, that's not ideal. Thanks for sharing!

Great review, I am using a pixel 8 and had the same glitches while using the apps. But the most outrageous issue with no solution is the hotspot that never turn on, you cannot share internet in a 2023 phone, and Google is not responding!

@arranpbrown

14 күн бұрын

Thank you! Oh, that's odd - I haven't had that issue before. I think it's possible for your carrier to block use of a hotspot if it's not allowed on your data plan, so it might be worth checking if it's from your carrier's end? Hotspot has been working fine on my Pixel 8!

@ELHAOUARIAbdelhalim

14 күн бұрын

@@arranpbrown l had the same sim card on a Samsung phone and hotspot was working fine. I searched on the internet and found other people having the same issue. Anyway I will keep searching for a solution, thank you for your feedback, keep up!

@arranpbrown

14 күн бұрын

@ELHAOUARIAbdelhalim hmm, strange - what a weird issue! Hope you manage to find a fix for it! No worries 🙂

I have encountered other annoying issues on the Google pixel smartphones, like how somehow for no reason incoming calls are blocked, I also suffered from bugs and viruses with no support whatsoever from Google.

@arranpbrown

Күн бұрын

Interesting - I've not had any issues with phone calls being blocked. Sounds like a frustrating issue though! Thanks for the comment!

Did you have ever noticed pixel 8 does not use 50MP for photos it just 12.5MP. it is in photo details. Am I missing something?

@arranpbrown

27 күн бұрын

Yes, you're correct, it combines the pixels down to 12.5MP. This doesn't bother me for phone photos though as I'm not usually concerned with a ton of detail in them. If I want a detailed shot, I'll use my dedicated mirrorless camera. Google have unfortunately only allowed the Pixel 8 Pro to shoot at the cameras full resolution - another example of software-blocking of features by Google 😞

@arunodsribandara4306

27 күн бұрын

Oh got it. Anyway cheers mate great video!

@arranpbrown

27 күн бұрын

@arunodsribandara4306 thanks mate!!

Waiting for the video on how to use your camera, I got it for 440 USD and I think it is the best I could get for that price

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Good stuff - it will be coming fairly soon 👌 440 USD is a great price for this phone!!

Exactly to the point!!!

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

6:50 I agree, it is ridiculous that we pay more for a pixel (699 GBP>699 USD) but get less features.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Agreed! Such a pain! But without those features, I still think the Pixel 8 is a good phone - doesn't make the fact of the missing features any better though. Thanks for the comment!

@parshakamarsh

Ай бұрын

You're not paying more for the US version, UK prices are quoted with all tax included, whereas the US prices are without tax as each state has it's own sales tax

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Very good point!

the thing with opening an app that was already oppened is still here, touu happens really rarely

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yeah, exactly, should be stored in RAM - so I think it's something weird with the RAM possibly causing the app issues!

is it true you can get the Ai to answer calls while you decide to take the call

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yes, you can - it's a feature called Call Screening. However, the automatic call screening that you are referring to is only available in the US, and not anywhere else... so it's not as helpful for anyone not in the US. You can still do manual call screening outside the US though. Hope this helps.

Pixel 8 or samsung s24 what you recommend

@arranpbrown

21 күн бұрын

It really depends on what version of the S24 you get in your region. If it's the Exynos chip version, then I would avoid it - Samsung still hasn't figured out the efficiency on those chips in my experience, so battery life ends up being a bit crap. However, if it's the Snapdragon version, then the battery life on the S24 will likely be quite a bit better than the Pixel 8's, which is something I value quite highly. However, the stock android experience on the Pixel 8 is better than OneUI on the Samsung, in my opinion, and the fairly-frequent Pixel feature drops give you something to look forward to and give you some new, and very useful features which keep the phone feeling fresh for longer. The cameras and screens on both are very good, so it's really up to you what you prefer. Hope this helps!

I really wanted the Pixel 8 sine it was released but I'm not looking for a phone that has weird hiccups quite frequently. It seems to me Google phones are really hit and miss in terms of quality. I'm staying with the I phone for a bit and I will wait till Google irons out some of these bugs.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Sounds like a safe plan to be fair! If you're happy with the iPhone then stick with that until it stops meeting your needs, I reckon. Cheers for the comment!

I'm a pixel 8 owner, and for me, this happens SPECIFICALLY with KZread, never anything else. it becomes unresponsive and if I try to swipe (I use gestures) it swipes to the other app, every app but KZread works completely fine and normally, I have never experienced this issue with any app but KZread, that's the only bug I've ever experienced, other than that, it's been an amazing phone to me.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

That is bizarre that it only happens in one app! I've definitely experienced it in other apps too, but I have definitely also experienced it in the KZread app! Thanks for the comment!

I think dark color makes the fingerprints visible on back of the phone. I have hazel and I don't see fingerprints.

@arranpbrown

3 күн бұрын

I think you're right - the dark colour definitely makes it more obvious! Thanks for the comment 😊

7a is currently 350 unlocked. Just picked one up on Amazon.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

That's a nice deal for a nice phone!

@emmang2010

Ай бұрын

@@arranpbrown Thank you for your review. It made the decision a lot simpler.

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Not a problem - happy I could help 😁

still not sure if I should get the Pixel 8 or wait for the 9, since it might get a better processor, leading to better battery life.. 🤔

@arranpbrown

3 күн бұрын

I'm not sure how much better the efficiency of the 9 will be, but if you can wait, it will certainly be better somehow!

its has hand gesture selfie capture?

@arranpbrown

Ай бұрын

Yes, as long as you have a timer set up, you can hold your palm up to the camera and it will start the timer countdown to take the photo!

I love my Pixel 8... amazing phone..

@arranpbrown

16 күн бұрын

I'm glad you're enjoying it! 👌

Gemini now available in the EU and works just fine.

@arranpbrown

6 күн бұрын

Interesting - do you mean to the app for your phone? Because that's not available in the UK yet unfortunately. We can access Gemini via a browser, but not the app or integration with Google Assistant.

@TomatenDK

6 күн бұрын

@@arranpbrown app on the phone. Maybe cause ur outside eu. Just a thought.

@arranpbrown

6 күн бұрын

@TomatenDK yeah, I'm pretty sure that's it unfortunately. Not sure if we'll ever get it at this rate!