Android fans have never had it so good as they have this year. For the first time in perhaps ever, there are a number of great Android phones to choose from, at all prices ranges. Not only are there flagship specced devices with brilliant build quality and full metal bodies at midrange prices, like the onePlus3. There are also true flagship Android devices like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge that are arguably as good as if not better than the current iOS flagship phones from Apple. Google’s latest announcements have made it an even better time to be an Android fanboy or fangirl. The new Pixel and Pixel XL phones depart from all previous Nexus devices not just in the branding but also in their entire approach to stock Android. Whereas previous Nexus devices were just phones that were targeted at developers and other die-hard Android users who wanted the pure Android experience along with timely updates, the new Pixel phones are truly no-compromises flagship devices with an unapologetically high price.
They are designed to appeal to people looking for the very best Android phone that they can get. So, for the first time Google is pushing the devices really hard, marketing them worldwide. It has even released a lineup of its own Google Pixel XL cases as well as Pixel cases.
Flagship device: Pure Android Experience
Not only are the Pixel phones the first to show off Android Nougat, the latest version of Android, they are also the only phones that you can buy, that come with Google Assistant. The Pixel phones are both VR ready too, thanks to some beefy hardware and graphics processing capabilities. Google also launched a VR headset for the Pixel to take advantage of the phones. When it comes to the looks of the actual devices that is the one area where both versions of the Pixel phones have come in for a little bit of criticism. While beautifully made, with all metal bodies and shiny, bevelled edges, not only are the Pixel phones a bit anonymous looking. They are also some parts of the designs that seem ill considered or a bit directionless.
However, since most people who pay the high asking price for the devices will be investing in cases for the Pixel XL or Pixel, that isn’t much more than a minor criticism. Since these are expected to become extremely popular, users looking for a unique case or for some style and personalisation may even opt for a custom Pixel XL case or choose from many of the designer Pixel XL cases that print on demand companies have made available for the phones. Most of these companies also offer the option for you to customize Pixel XL cases for yourself. So don’t let their lack of style stop you from buying the new Pixel phones.
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