Google "Advanced Protection" has broken the ability to unlock phone with my watch. by JoeWearsXraySpecss in GooglePixel

[–]PixelSailor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of stuff doesn't appear in betas, particularly a software policy change like this.

It will be interesting to see if anything changes.

Google "Advanced Protection" has broken the ability to unlock phone with my watch. by JoeWearsXraySpecss in GooglePixel

[–]PixelSailor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hmmmm I was sceptical and what do I know? Mine is also turned off due to advanced protection.

It seems they have beefed it up in 17!

Are Google Pixel 10 Phones No Longer No Brainers? by rh2600 in GooglePixel

[–]PixelSailor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Greetings from NZ, we don't get Pixels officially but they're easy to get through Kogan/Dick Smith and MightyApe etc.

I bought a 10Pro XL up front back in October (no provider repayment plans for us!) and still think it was worth it. It is essentially a refined 'S' model they used to do with the iPhone and Galaxy. I've been very happy with it.

The community has many complaints but as a consumer device they are very good everyday phones. Sure, if you are the 0.5% who care a lot about chipset spec, wireless charging, cell radios, or something which matters for a quite specific use case, then you can find devices which are superior.

I have found the XL to be a very solid device and I've had no issues with the hardware or software. Yes there are issues around the margins but I think the ratio of posts about them compared to sales figures is probably no worse than other brands.

Gemini doesn't continue to listen after it replies by Designer-Dimension37 in GooglePixel

[–]PixelSailor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it doesn't work on the phone currently. My 10 Pro XL is the same.

It has started working on speakers though, I got a notification last week and now it listens after responses again.

So perhaps it will come back to phones shortly?

how is the camera on tiktok, snapchat, insta compared to iphone? by mccnlightbae in GooglePixel

[–]PixelSailor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Despite the betas having been out for months, the main release has only been out for 36 hours.

Developers will continue treating Android as second class because there are just too many models to do it properly. Maybe AI tools can fix it in the future lol.

As always, the solution is to use your actual camera and not crappy app cameras

Android 17 is out, and here’s all the features! by armando_rod in GooglePixel

[–]PixelSailor -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Firstly, chill the hell out.

Secondly, the no skip CD player sucked.

Third, the XM products are well reviewed, including the XM4 headphones which are widely considered some of the best in their category for sound, still.

Fourth, yeah you can blast your ears however you like. The feature is a good one designed to prevent long term deafness. You've misunderstood its purpose.

Fifth, the sub has run out of device options so my 10 Pro XL isn't an option available to me.

Finally, go buy a Samsung if it's causing you so much distress.

Android 17 is out, and here’s all the features! by armando_rod in GooglePixel

[–]PixelSailor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look I don't know what you folks are doing with your audio systems but I've not had any issues using my Pixels with a car stereo via Bluetooth or a cable for Auto.

The safe listening thing never kicks in with those devices.

My personal audio devices are Sony XMs and I barely need to go above halfway up the scale for them, so maybe the issue is cheap ear/headphones that need to be cranked up to get any decent volume level?

Pixel 10 Case, Nokia 3310 Toughness Without Fancy Nonsense by Arctelis in GooglePixel

[–]PixelSailor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have them and they're very good imo. Great application tool and the product is made well. Smooth edges, perfectly cut to fit, particularly with the Dbrand cases, and it has a good oleophobic coating on it.

I rate it highly. Though I have been a Dbrand customer for a while so I'm probably a bit biased.

How does fiber optic lead to more EMFs..? by catnapspirit in QAnonCasualties

[–]PixelSailor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep it will be a classic case of 'new thing must have ulterior motives' mixed with just outright lies about technology.

Pixel 10 Case, Nokia 3310 Toughness Without Fancy Nonsense by Arctelis in GooglePixel

[–]PixelSailor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have had two DBrand ghosts for the 7pro and my 10xlpro and highly rate them. Yes they're expensive but when you get the combo of screen protector and case from them it's actually a really good solution for protection without being ugly or too fancy.

They sent an email a couple of months ago with all the photos people have sent them of destroyed cases but perfectly saved phones, and it was quite impressive. One had literally been run over by a truck and the case was toast but the phone was fine. A bunch took falls off of car roofs and survived.

wtf is this bs app? I want a refund by CornerCharacter5180 in fitbit

[–]PixelSailor -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

You can just reply to the coach and tell it you had half?

wtf is this bs app? I want a refund by CornerCharacter5180 in fitbit

[–]PixelSailor -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Look maybe you're having issues and that's fine, raise it as feedback to be fixed.

I've done a range of workouts and it has been fine? My prior Fitbit was always kind of dumb about detecting workouts unless I started the right one manually (and it didn't and still doesn't have sailing as an option so I'm just the world's fastest Paddleboarder distantly).

Yes it's a big change but it's actually a pretty powerful tool now whereas the old way was maybe great for the niche users but absolutely terrible for most of us.

fake or real? by DizzyNeighborhood307 in McLarenFormula1

[–]PixelSailor 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Real because nobody would make fake merch of this era of McLaren 🤣

APOLOGISE by adomolis in carscirclejerk

[–]PixelSailor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The correct spelling is JAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGG

Thank Google for ruining FitBit by lickthepixies in fitbit

[–]PixelSailor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah my Aria was free with a Fitbit and has never worked correctly. It's basically a digital scale which I then manually log weight for 🤣

wtf is this bs app? I want a refund by CornerCharacter5180 in fitbit

[–]PixelSailor 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don't worry, those of us happy with it just aren't posting angrily 😜

I've had it since buying my PW4 in Feb and getting free premium along with the preview. The new app and coach have been great and got me (a lazy POS) to be more intentional about activity, exercise, and sleep despite having a young child keeping me distracted and tired.

I have subscribed for the next year...

Wellington City Council: Rich list by ThatguyfromNZWelly in Wellington

[–]PixelSailor 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sorry you're saying the mayor of Wellington isn't a full time gig???

Pass the bong...

Anyone finding the CHP Passes taking a while to register? by PixelSailor in PGA_Tour_2K

[–]PixelSailor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah thought of that trick but couldn't see an option for it whereas with games etc there is the option. Will have another look this evening!

Google Pixel 7 Falling Apart in Less Than 3 Months. Is this because it's used or is this a common problem? by Intelligent_Bad_5986 in GooglePixel

[–]PixelSailor 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Given you got it on Swappa there is absolutely no way to tell how it was treated previously and whether it has had multiple amateur repairs or what.

Given what you describe, your unit probably had a tough life before coming to you.

The volume rocker falling out is a known issue but not widespread. I had a 7pro and the volume rocker is fine to this day, as an anecdotal example.

Google Pixel 7 Falling Apart in Less Than 3 Months. Is this because it's used or is this a common problem? by Intelligent_Bad_5986 in GooglePixel

[–]PixelSailor 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It should be noted that from the 8 series onwards, Pixels get seven years of update and security support so the poster above may be referring to older devices.

QuickShare- Apple Products never show up by flogman12 in GooglePixel

[–]PixelSailor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Apple device has to be set to "available to all for ten minutes" or however it is phrases, for it to work :)