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I never thought Pixels would survive this long, but I'm glad they did (www.androidauthority.com)

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[–] GregorGizeh 26 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

This post reads a little like

C O N S U M E O N S U M E

The one thing the pixels really have going for themselves is that the user can degoogle them and slap grapheneos on it. Literally the only reason I bought a pixel, everything else about it is very much average.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

What do you recommend other than a pixel?

[–] GregorGizeh 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'd still recommend a pixel if you care about your security and privacy, but the phone definitely isnt somehow extraordinary. Good quality (at least mine is), the expected specs for a modern phone, no complaints.

Just that it is, well, a normal smartphone otherwise. Unless you want to put a custom OS on it you won't find it very different from any other smartphone.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

I actually need a separate phone just for business purposes, like messaging, emails, calls. A few productivity apps.

I like the long support window of pixels as I won’t have to replace the phone as frequently.

I really love the idea of the dex mode of the galaxy phones. I wish I could dock the pixel and use it as my main work device. It’s the only reason I’m not 100% sold on a pixel as my next device.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

I have come here to chew bubble gum and kick ass.