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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] vanko987:
Why did they remotely erase it?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] YandereSan:
Notch looks terrible. Typical premature balding hairline look.

They should do what the LG G7 ThinQ does - hide it with a black notification bar.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] skw5115:
maybe so, but I'll admit, having a slight chin is helpful when it comes to holding the device and preventing accidental touches. Makes it much easier to one hand and at least they included a forward firing speaker there as well
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] aarick:
Yes, google definitely needs to keep the front facing stereo speakers...more manufacturer should do it..Just think they should just leave a slight bezel on the top as well and do away with the notch...what benefit is there really having that notch? If the argument is to minimise the bezel, maybe they need a notch around the bottom speakers too (they shouldn't, just saying)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] BabelHuber:
The argument for the notch is quite easy:

- OEMs produce phones with notches

- Android 9 has full notch-support

- Google releases a reference phone which shows developers how to utilize this notch

I personally don't like notches, but I'll stick with my Pixel 2 XL anyways for the time being. I see no reason whatsoever to upgrade hardware again at this moment.

It's not like 5 years ago anymore, where you had tangible performance improvements with every new generation. My phone just is "fast enough" :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] aarick:
Oh man.. The final design might even come with dual notch..

https://ausdroid.net/2018/08/01/goo...maximum-two-notches-phones-running-android-p/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Quinny899:
No. Just because support is being added doesn't mean the new phone will have to have it. By that logic it will have 3 notches, a really tall top one, a bottom middle one and a top right corner one - because support for those is in P.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] itzik_man:
In my amble opinion, this picture it's not a google phone. The G logo is not the Google's official branded sign, and the rounded back edges some how do not represent the Google basic design.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
Certainly questionable...and Google better have its act together on the XL 3!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Quinny899:
The logo is the in-development Google logo for devices. We've seen it before, it's the same one.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] uicnren:
huh?

His logic is that phones are allowed to have two notches, and there is an option for it as well. Of course it doesn't mean it will have it, hell it doesn't mean the new phone will even have one at all.

As for 3 notches, google already stated they arent allowed to have 3.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] kendive:
Yea what a waist of time and effort G.

I would not buy this new pixel what are they gonna what for it 1200 us??? LOL :p

And the screen looked to still be curved on the edges again. Stop doing that. I want a flat screen!!! lol

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[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] :
That is so ugly, thank God I didn't wait for pixel 3 to come out. Though I could've used my OP3T for this year too.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Quinny899:
No, his logic was that the final build could have two notches, because P has support for it, which is highly unlikely to be the case. P does have the option for three different notch layouts (tall top, top & bottom and top left), so I was joking that the final build would therefore have all three because support is there
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] ram4ufriends:
I really hope this is the actual phone, I can save some money and buy OnePlus 6T which will have some thoughtful design...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] smartymcfly:
If they were to release a double notch it would make sense as to how the P gesture system has not removed the back button. Back button would be in left notch and pill would actually be on the bottom giving more screen real estate.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zetsumeikuro:
Man that phone is ugly AF! I've been getting new Nexus/Pixel every year and I think this will be the first time I will pass. I don't understand why they would even bother with the crappy notch after seeing iPhone X sales weren't that great ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Semantics:
Was going to be my first Google phone since the Nexus 5.. After seeing those photos of how atrocious that thing is, I'm stuck with my Samsung for another cycle. Hopefully they keep the infinity display and no stupid notches. Worst trend in smartphones in like, ever. Ugh. So disappointed in Google. I so wanted this phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AFX21:
Might go for the smaller Pixel 3.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] jimv1983:
That's really disappointing. I'd much rather it have a metal back like the Pixel 2 XL. I hate a glass back and I'm never going to use wireless charging anyways.

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I would consider the smaller one if the battery isn't way too small but considering the battery was tiny on the smaller Pixel and Pixel 2 I'm not expecting much.

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Chin? Do you mean bottom bezel? I've never held a phone by the bottom bezel nor have I ever seen anyone else do that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] skw5115:
Yes I mean the bottom bezel. When holding the phone with one hand it stops the muscle in the palm of my hand (thumb muscle) from folding over on top of the screen

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Yeah I agree. I'm not a huge fan of the notch myself. Having a slight bezel and being symmetrical is would I'd like to see too....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] THEbigSWEEN:
I don't know, you might be on to something there. Pixel 3 = 3 notches? Just saying it makes sense. They made that rule so they can be the only one true tri-notch phone. (God I hope that never really happens...)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] YandereSan:
I've had a chance to see the Pixel 3 XL in person, and I can confirm that the blue tint and smearing issues from the 2 XL were resolved.

I do however highly recommend a case. The finish on the back is some kind of matte texture imprinted directly on the glass, and scratches like no other.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Badger50:
They resolved a couple of problems, then gave us the flippin..........
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] malek777:
The OnePlus 6 has the best notch. It's slim and looks good but the one on the pixel 3 xl looks much bigger which makes the area for the notification large and weird looking.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] WorldOfJohnboy:
I don't get the whole issue most have with bezels and notches... (granted, the notch here is a bit carried away, but) I will take a notch and bezel if it means I get stereo FF speakers all day long. Nothing worse than having to cup your hand to hear speakerphone, music, or hear a video's audio. My point is I'll take a little bit of visual "ugly" if it means a much more practical, functioning device. I actually dare say that I'd be lost without at least bezels on my phones.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] uicnren:
not really sure what youre trying to say. the notch isnt necessary in order to have front facing speakers. case in point, pixel 2 xl, no notch, front facing speakers.

the notches' supposed purpose is more screen real-estate/slimmed bezels, while adding something functional to the notched area (IE facial recognition on iPhone X).

apparently the pixel 3 xl, doesnt have any of those things, other than possibly some slimmed down bezels on the side. it has an enormous notch, an enormous chin, and nothing leaked so far as too what is added to the notch to enhance the phone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gettinwicked:
Okay, first of all, I HAVE to get this out: APPLE DID NOT CREATE THE NOTCH! The Essential phone was the first phone out with a notch. So, you COULD say that Essential created it. Stop saying Apple creates everything lol. God I'm so tired of hearing that. Just like how HTC copied the first metal iPhone with the One M7, even though the M7 came out SIX months earlier... Jesus wept.

Sorry, I just really had to say that.

Anyway, yes, the notch is WAY too big. I think barely enough to have a camera/s and the top front speaker would be fine. I would imagine they could make it smaller? The bottom chin too. It seems pretty big just for that speaker. Again, just enough to fit the speaker would be fine. Personally, I would much rather keep the dual front facing speakers and have a bit of a chin on the top and bottom, or just the bottom and a smaller notch. And the glass back? Come on... Maybe ceramic like the Essential phone (I'm not certain this would work for wireless charging or not though)? Something besides glass. My last ever (meaning will never buy again) Samsung phone was the s7 edge, and the glass back felt, well, kind of gross. The feeling of smeared fingerprints and dirt/whatever, no thanks. Not to mention now the 50% chance of breaking glass on the phone becomes 100% if dropped high enough or on hard enough floor. I hate cases, and I'd HAVE to have a case on the 3 XL with the glass back. I'm really not sure on this... I'm definitely going to wait to see what is actually offered. And maybe how it looks and feels in person. Less than two months away.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EeZeEpEe:
Apple didn't create the notch but they sure "popularized" it just like a lot of things. There's no denying that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gettinwicked:
Maybe? Though the iPhone X apparently didn't do very well. It's possible that other OEM's saw the Essential OR the iPhone and copied it. Who knows. Let's just stop saying Google is copying Apple is all I'm saying. There are plenty of arguments going the other way too guys.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EeZeEpEe:
Didn't do "very well" according to expectations but I bet it sold more than all other notch phones combined. LOL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] WorldOfJohnboy:
My main point is how everyone flips out about bezels and/or notches and I have no idea why. Personally, the notch is a bit big and maybe even unnecessary in this case, but let's chill out a bit. There is not a bezel-less/notch-less phone on the market that I would buy, and I personally think the Pixel 2 XL I have in my hand is the best phone I've ever owned and it has huge bezels (at least to hear others say so) that serves a purpose and I think make the phone look good. I just don't get the carrying on about every new phone's bezel size.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] uicnren:
Why chill out though?

It looks to be a terrible design, serving no (apparent yet) purpose.

For a flagship phone from a supposed leader in phones, its extremely disappointing to see.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] v2.2v:
Lol it was the # 1 selling phone...yea I think that's called "doing well". They shipped 16,000,000 just between January-march alone.

I'm still getting the Pixel 3/3XL. I just am. And I'm sure you will too. It's too clean of an experience to pass up.

That being said...

The notch is too big (don't care about notches but this one is huge)

I don't care about the chin because it houses the speaker

4GB is not enough ram to satisfy my nerd urges. Is it enough to run stock Android? Absolutely.

Battery is too small to satisfy my nerd urges. Is it enough to power stock Android on the SD 845 all day? Absolutely.

The bottom speaker (the one that activates for a call or text) better be "beefier" this time around though. My iPhone speaker could wake Helen Keller from a deep sleep. My pixel 2 xl speaker is so weak compared to it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] BigBrad75:
Ditto.... What this guy said 100%... :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Bwyan Benton:
I'll be honest, if the rumours of a 6.7 inch display are true, I'll be ok with the ugly a$$ notch. Either way, I know I'll end up with the 3XL....I always friggen do...ugh
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] WorldOfJohnboy:
For one, I don't know the person that posted these from a hole in the wall... this could be all over nothing for all I know. Two, there's likely more time before they finalize the design--perhaps the notch will go away or change? Maybe there will be a very functional reason for it? We just don't know until they officially unveil.

It's good to voice your opinion about the notch if you don't like them so that perhaps the team designing the phone will make note.

But this thing where

THE INSTANT

a photo is release of any leaked phone with a bezel or notch (or both) and the entire world pretending like it's the start of WW3 is getting a little hard for me to take. Not trying to offend or single anyone out, I just think we need to pump the brakes.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] loki993:
Because its aesthetically unpleasing while serving no apparent purpose. No one since the Iphone x debuted "the notch" as far as I know has said wow I really like that , notches are pretty cool. People dislike them. However with the iphone x the notche served a purpose, aside from the notch the phone has no bezels...they needed somewhere to put all the front sensors, speakers and camera hence the notch. Not the case with the alleged 3xl there would be plenty of space for all of that without the notch so it just looks like copying Apple just to copy them.

And that is exactly what google is banking on, people that will buy the phone for the "software" experience regardless of how ****ty or infior the rest of the phone is. Just google again pushing mid range hardware at people for a top end price because "software"

Everyone's software has gotten better, even samsung..the gap is shrinking.

Unless that guy has hands the size on andre the giant aint no way that phone in the video has a 6.7 inch screen.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dmb219:
The P3XL will have some things I don't care for or see as ideal. Those have been mentioned a million times. I'll be getting it because in my opinion the benefits will outweigh the shortcomings. Some won't agree and that's ok. I'm also skeptical of the report of a 6.7 inch display. Less notch, more ram and battery would be good but that would result in the perfect phone which I realized quite a while ago isn't happening. I'm looking forward to unloading my S9+ and getting back to a Pixel.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Face_Plant:
Apple did not debut "the notch" on the iPhone X. Essential was the first to introduce "the notch" with their phone last year. Apple just made it more popular.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] loki993:
there is things people don't see as ideal and there's things that would be questionable in a 600 dollar phone...let alone a thousand dollar one....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] WorldOfJohnboy:
ALLEGED being the key word here. This "prototype" might not even be a Google phone, may go through many iterations before it's announced. We just don't know. Let's not say the sky is falling just yet.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Quinny899:
This prototype matches to the other leaks with the release Google logo on them perfectly, it's pretty much guaranteed to be the real thing
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] EeZeEpEe:
Yeah and Pixel 2 leaks from last year were on point.

https://bgr.com/2017/07/17/pixel-2-xl-rumors-design-renders/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] v2.2v:
I'm sorry, but no. And not trying to be rude. The Samsung experience is no where near as clean as the Pixel experience. Like many on this site (maybe even you) I've owned many of the flagships. I was so shocked at how CLUTTERED and JANKY my brand new S9+ was compared to my OG Pixel XL that I returned it within a week. And I had every intention of keeping it. Paid full price for the thing. Case, tempered glass protector, wireless charger. No where near the fluidity that the Pixel provides.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] AhsanU:
Good grief.

Might be fair to say that a lot of Pixel buyers are those that dislike anything Apple related, and a notch that bad.. yeah, I don't see the Pixel 3 selling anywhere near as well as the Pixel 2, bad OLED screen 'n all.

That being said, can't wait for the upcoming OnePlus 6T.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LR07:
Although I wasn't going to get the Pixel 3, it's disappointing to see Google bring in the notch. Google has been trending towards copying off Apple for a little bit now. They're supposed to be the innovators.

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Any kind of leak we get about phones these days are usually legit. That's why the "official" announcement of the phones aren't really that exciting. We already know everything about it before it gets announced.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Guyinlaca:
I use a Note 8 and Pixel 2 XL and both have their pros and cons. In my opinion, Samsung offers better hardware, hands down, especially the screen. Samsung's bloated experience out of the box can be overwhelming but once the junk is disabled, and you replace some Samsung apps with Google counterparts, the phone runs incredibly smooth. The added options for always on display, themes, and various other tweaks are a nice bonus. As for the Pixel 2 XL, the interface is clean and fluid, requiring little tweaking. Most third party apps "just work" where sometimes Samsung has compatibility issues. The stereo speakers are incredible and judging by the Pixel 3 XL leaks, the 2 XL might actually be better looking. Google is going in many directions with their software and I have a feeling Android 10 is going to bring the full "material 2.0" redesign. Pie feels half baked, pun intended and I'm not sure it's an improvement on the Pixel 2 XL.

The Note 9 seems to be the best choice right now. Great screen, huge battery, stereo speakers, tons of RAM. If one debloats and loads some Google apps, it'll easily be the fastest phone out there. Project Treble could hold some interesting development possibilities.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Cristiano Matos:
Will put my experience here.

I was always pure Android user, since Nexus 4. I tried 3 different Pixels 2 XLs and all of them delivers me poor quality in display, speakers and not so awesome camera as a bunch of YouTube reviewers made us believe. I kept my note 8 while trying all these Pixels. Now I'm on S9+ after switching on Samsung store using my past note 8. Pixel 2 XL looks like a cheaper phone. Google is trailing a wrong path IMHO. Pixel 3 XL is ugly. Wtf is that notch? It's so deep in screen that Google could use a two lines status bar. Will be terrible hide it via software. Top will not match bottom in size.

Just to finalize. Samsung experience is a tiny slower than pure Android but wins in usage and functionality. Samsung is reaching a point of fluidity and features never seeing before. I'll switch my S9+ for a Note 9 for sure. I can't stand notch.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] sublimaze:
I agree about Pie. I never tried any of the DPs, the release version is my first taste of Pie. So far, I am not that impressed, and there are some things I prefer about Oreo.

I wish Samsung would offer another GPE phone. If I could get a truly bloat-free Samsung phone, I'd be on that like white on rice. But I still have a bad taste in my mouth after my Galaxy S6, and any new Samsung device would have to blow me away before I'd even consider buying it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] loki993:
I guess I hadn't been paying attention and didn't realize the Note 9 had stereo speakers, interesting, but it's even heavier than the 8 and that's a heavy phone as it is. A trebelized note is a very interesting scenario though.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] zujko:
Review Pixel XL 3

https://translate.google.hr/transla...m/review/google-pixel-3xl-fl.shtml&edit-text=
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] galaxys:
Android Authority has another 3XL unboxing but this is a video! A month before Google announces it :D :eek:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dmb219:
Latest rumors have substantial upgrades to camera/visual core, also a very reasonable price. All rumors, don't quote me. Looking forward to the release. I think the new Pixels will be excellent stuff. Lots of hype, all planned I'm sure. If Google didn't want you to see their new phone you wouldn't see it. At all.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] ipatrick123:
So guys before you all go shouting to wipe the phone I'm well aware that will likely fix this? however its now more to the point I can't figure out what the hell is causing it to happen and just want to find it....

So I boot the phone and resurrection remix boots and this issue does not happen... After the os boots it then loads the widgets and modules, after it does this is when the malware begins...

Each time I unlock the phone chrome opens even if it was closed and goes to some porn ad

I have tried backtracking a good amount removed every module in xposed and magisk including Uninstalling xposed and the Xposed apk... Wiped the data for chrome... Ran device maintance and removed all unnecessary files as well as Uninstalled a few other random apps that I put on here hoping they would do something yet didnt?... Has anyone else had any similar malware before from apps that request root access or possibly even just anything in general, but I'm assuming from some sort of root app?

Again guys I know a wipe will likely fix this but I want to know what can cause a phone to do this after each unlock and further my knowledge of Android! ?

*UPDATE*

Just attempted to boot into core only mode and the issue still occurs
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] ipatrick123:
Resolved! If anyone ever runs into a similar problem its a blank app installed that hides at the bottom of your full apps list
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Dopewaffles:
lmao
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] hean20:
Same Issue. Any solution ?
[General Questions and Answers] TheExileFox:
Hello. I'm looking for an android chat app that can connect to discord and telegram like rambox. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ultraman69:
is there a soft keyboard out there that has a ".com" key like the iphone? i find that key very useful on the iphone and would make typing a little easier as wm.

thanks
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] l3v5y:
There are skins for PCM Keyboard that have that functionality. Check here: http://pocketcm.com/phorum/list.php?14 for more info.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] eyecrispy:
touchpal keyboard has it.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] MaxMotus:
PocketCM keyboard can be configured for lots of different things. On my skin you can have .com / .net / .co.uk aswell link below.

MM
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ultraman69:
thanks for pointing me to pcm kb guys...

i've been playing with it for a few hours and the first one i tried was max's skin. i love all the stuff you have in it, but it took up too much real estate on my screen, esp. in landscape mode. so after trying out a few more, settled on the smaller htctoucher LIGHT layout for the dream skin which is a bit more compact.

also, i am finding that each time i reboot my wing, it goes back to the default wm keyboard, is there a way to have the pcm my default kb?

thanks again.