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Physical changes are also welcome, so things like skins, cases, screen protections etc... are fine to discuss.

For me, in this order:

  • Wi-Fi calling: it was very surprising that this was not on by default, and enabling it helped a bit with the battery life on my Pixel 7a;
  • Try custom launchers: I was happy with the phone but the very first annoying thing is the damn Google search bar and how there was no way to just hide it like any other widget. So I ended up installing KISS Launcher (it's FOSS and still maintained);
  • Bite the bullet and install GrapheneOS: you get more security, sandboxed Play Services, a more fine-grained permissions system and you can still install the default Pixel apps from the Play Store while cutting off their internet access, and most importantly you get rid of the Google bar (also enabled Wi-Fi calling as previously done).
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The Pixel phone cameras and their AI photo enhancements using Google's Tensor chip are among the things where Pixel phones shine and which make their owners fall in love with them. In case you didn't see it already, please take a look at all of the beautiful shots by the members in our Pixel photography megathread and feel free to contribute your own! 😁

Whether you're a photography geek or just starting out, this thread aims to be a place to share tips and tricks to make the most out of your Pixel phone's camera and its AI magic to capture stunning shots.

Please feel free to share your favorite tricks regarding but not limited to:

  • Accessories: what are your must-have accessories that level up your photography experience?

  • Composition techniques: rule of thirds, golden ratio... do you use any of these techniques?

  • Digital zoom: do you ever use it?

  • Google Camera settings: what are your go-to settings in the Google Camera app for different scenarios? Or do you prefer using another app?

  • Gripping: how do you like to hold your device when shooting photos and videos?

  • Lenses: which lenses do you use the most? Do you find yourself using macro and wide angle more, or telephoto (maybe even for close ups)?

  • Lighting: how do you deal with different lighting conditions to get the perfect shot?

  • Portrait shots: how do you get that perfect bokeh effect in your portrait shots?

  • Post-processing: which Google Camera filters do you use the most? Do you use any other Android apps for additional post-processing or do you post-process on PC?

Model-specific tips are of course also welcome. Don't forget to state what phone model you have when posting!

Can't wait to see what photography hacks you've got up your sleeves! 📸✨

-- with love by AlmightySnoo & hackitfast

(photo featuring the Google Camera app by Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian)

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We'll keep it in a single sticky thread for now and see how it goes. Please don't forget to indicate which model you used to take the photo! 😁


EDIT: Won't be pushing Pixelfed anymore. As someone in the comments already said, it reduces the quality of your photos. And Lemmy.world isn't a small instance anymore and should handle the photos so we'll ignore the recommendation below, unless of course you don't mind the lossy compression that's being applied :-)

If you want a tiny bit of lossless compression before posting your photos, if you're on Linux you could feed them to jpegoptim.


~~The following is of course not necessary, but if it's not too complicated for you it might be preferable to host your photos on a Pixelfed instance if they are too large to help lessen the burden on the lemmy.world instance!~~

~~Basically, once you upload your image on a Pixelfed instance, you can embed your image here by right-clicking (or long tap if on your phone) on the Pixelfed pic, choosing "copy image link" (or opening it in a new tab and copying the URL if your mobile browser doesn't show this), and then you paste the URL here inside an image tag like this:~~

~~![](PASTE_URL_HERE)~~

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In total, 15 Google Pixel devices will get the upcoming Android 15 update, and you'll be able to download it on day one.

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Following reports of the Pixel Watch Wear OS 5 update locking up wearables, Google has taken steps to stop distribution.

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Back in June, the Pixel 8 and newer phones gained DisplayPort Support and the Google Store is now selling a USB-C to HDMI cable...

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Following the launch of the Pixel Watch 3, Wear OS 5 is rolling out to the original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 with the September 2024...

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I currently have an iPhone 14 Pro Max and I want to switch to an Android phone.

First of all, I eliminated all Chinese phones. Since Samsung has limited custom rom support, I gave up on that too. At the end, I decided to get a Pixel because of its GrapheneOS support.

But right now I'm stuck between Pixel 8 and 9. There's a big price difference with small improvements. I can afford both but not sure if Pixel 9 is worth it. What do you think?

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Picking the right third-party charger for the Pixel 9 Pro XL is nigh on impossible, thanks to some very specific power requirements.

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I finally decided I should complain about the almost weekly, and getting worse, networking issues (a reboot fixes it, though nothing else will). After talking to Google, they suggested I send the device in for repairs. "Uh.. ok. How many spare phones do YOU have?" "Let me see if there's an alternative".

So they sent me a replacement, putting a hold on my card so I send back mine. Sure. I can live with that.

New (refurbished, I'm pretty sure) phone arrived today. Spent the day reinstalling everything. The bank apps are the worst...

A little while ago, while watching a movie at home, I noticed the phone was constantly (like every few minutes) rebooting. Sigh.

Guess I'll be calling Google again tomorrow. What a pain.

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Pixel's software policy went from three to seven years, making it a market leader. Check out details for each Pixel device here.

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iFixit has listed repair parts for the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL, with the year-over-year comparison revealing some pricing changes...

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19727459

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 redesigns the Settings app with some Material You tweaks and better organization.

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Google is updating Safety Check in Chrome, with a big focus on getting rid of unwanted website notifications through one-tap unsubscribe.

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We have found evidence suggesting that Google is preparing to bring two Pixel 9 exclusive photo editing features to older Pixel phones.

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Delayed notifications are one of the most enduring issues with Google Pixel phones, and Google seems to be aware of the issue.

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Google has ported its Pixel Recorder app to Wear OS for the Pixel Watch 3 and it's just as good as it's on Pixel phones.

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Google's Pixel Watch 3 is officially here with some exciting refinements. Find out how Google fixed Battery Saver mode on the latest model.

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I have Firefox Mobile as my default browser. I clicked the Activate now button from the email in the Gmail app. It just opened the Play Store.

I copied the url from the button into Google Chrome and it just opened the Play Store.

I set my default browser to Google Chrome and clicked the button and the activation process started and I got it to work.

Has anyone got the free Google Fi LTE activated on the Google Pixel Watch 3 without having Google Chrome as the default browser?

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The 2nd-generation Pixel Stand is listed as "no longer available" across Google Stores around the world.

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Google has changed how Battery Share, the company’s implementation of reverse wireless charging, works on the Pixel 9, no longer allowing it to function while the phone is being charged over a wire.

Edited to add the full quote in post body.

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After having the XL versions of Pixels before this one, the size isn't so bad. Its usable in one hand and I've been really liking the flat edges/screen.

The battery is almost the same as my 6 Pro toward the end of its life.

The display resolution looks really good in person. I really appreciate the brighter screen so that more than makes up for the lack of sharpness compared to the 6 Pro.

Cameras are great as usual for these phones. I didn't realize how many features they added on to Pixels since the 6 line.

The AI features are gimmicky and I'll just leave it at that.

A solid 8/10 phone for me. Definitely feels like an upgrade even for a base model.

How's everyone liking/disliking theirs?

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Android 14 September security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro...

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19387476

Plus, one of Android's most essential accessibility features is also getting an update with Gemini infusion.

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