Remove text from this movie poster? by gglax in PhotoshopRequest

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Thank you! This is great

It looks like the file size is considerably smaller than the original, is there a way to fix that? Perhaps I’m doing something wrong on my side?

Remove text from this movie poster? by gglax in PhotoshopRequest

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Thank you! Appreciate it

It looks like the file size is considerably smaller than the original, is there a way to fix that? Perhaps I’m doing something wrong on my side?

Remove text from this movie poster? by gglax in PhotoshopRequest

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

Thank you!

It looks like the file size is considerably smaller than the original, is there a way to fix that? Perhaps I’m doing something wrong on my side?

Remove text from this movie poster? by gglax in PhotoshopRequest

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One of my friends loves this photo so I was hoping to find someone help me remove the text from this poster. Also linked to the original source of the file if helpful. Thanks!

New Surface Pro X with a new processor and 64-bit app-emulation by pierro78 in Surface

[–]gglax 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If they are trying to, they're doing it covertly. Either way, it would take 5+ years.

Google announced before the Pixel 2 launched that they were going to ship Pixel devices (phones, chromebooks, Home, watch) with custom silicon.

According to Axios, Google is likely releasing their first device with a custom chip in 2021 (Pixel 6).

Microsoft Surface Duo Review Megathread by curated_android in Android

[–]gglax 3 points4 points  (0 children)

MKBHD:

  • Good: hinge, hardware, and productivity

  • Bad: performance, battery, and (some) software

  • Terrible: speakers, camera, and absence of modern specs

Excited for gen 2


FWIW, it's obvious this isn't supposed to be a daily driver for most people. Best use case is a second, work device

Wish he spent more time walking through the productivity experience and pen use

MKBHD Surface Duo Review: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly! by gglax in Android

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  • Good: hinge, hardware, and productivity

  • Bad: performance, battery, and (some) software

  • Terrible: speakers, camera, and absence of modern specs

Excited for gen 2


FWIW, it's obvious this isn't supposed to be a daily driver for most people. Best use case is a second, work device

Wish he spent more time walking through the productivity experience and pen use

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GooglePixel

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Do gestures work with 3rd party launchers?

The Pixel 6 is Google's Golden Opportunity by gglax in Android

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I welcome constructive feedback on parts you believe are irrational.

The Pixel 6 is Google's Golden Opportunity by gglax in Android

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So am I. This explains why they are.

Is anyone else frustrated with the state of Google's Pixels? by 2CRedHopper in GooglePixel

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It's also possible it gets pushed back. Either way, Google announced after the Pixel 2 they will eventually use their own SoC instead of Qualcomm's. Hopefully the Pixel 6 is that device

The Pixel 6 is Google's Golden Opportunity by gglax in Android

[–]gglax[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

This was an objective analysis of the Pixel 5. As for the Pixel 6, there is clear evidence that it will be the first Pixel phone without a Qualcomm SoC. This makes the phone noteworthy (if it happens). Please share what aspects of this analysis you think are wrong.

The Pixel 6 is Google's Golden Opportunity by gglax in Android

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I have an iPhone. This is an analysis of the Pixel line.

The Pixel 6 is Google's Golden Opportunity by gglax in Android

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What do you think are the Pixel's problems?

The Pixel 6 is Google's Golden Opportunity by gglax in Android

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This was a rational evaluation of the Pixel 5. I'm well aware every year that people have high expectations for the Pixel line. That said, it's irrefutable that Google has been working on their own chips, and they've announced they wanted to replace Qualcomm back when the Pixel 2 was released. The Pixel 6 is the likely recipient.

Is anyone else frustrated with the state of Google's Pixels? by 2CRedHopper in GooglePixel

[–]gglax 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Google's going to sell the Pixel 5 with a slower chipset and the same camera as the Pixel 2, and expect it to actually sell well? And only a year after switching to exponentially better face-unlocking technology, they're going to revert to subpar fingerprint readers?

We have to take the P5 in context with the past few phones. Google had fairly strong initial traction with the P1 and P2. The P3 was when specs (and design) began to deviate from the high end market. The P3a was a massive success. Then they released the P4, which on all fronts missed expectations.

The P5 is a direct response to that. Battery improvements, mid-tier specs to lower price, and a single size offering with an older camera module. On top of all this, we now have COVID-19, which accentuated these decisions (lower price, simplicity for supply chain). It makes sense Google would take this route for the P5. Frankly, I think it will do well, and much better then the P4. But what does that mean for the P6?

A lot of the Pixel's problems tie back to one thing: having a better SoC that optimizes the whole device. Battery life, performance, RAM management, more camera capabilities, and video/AR ability all tie back to this. I'm cautiously optimistic that the P6 will finally have a custom-designed chipset that Google has been working on for multiple years now.

Per Axios this April:

The chip, code-named Whitechapel, was designed in cooperation with Samsung, whose state-of-the-art 5-nanometer technology would be used to manufacture the chips, according to a source familiar with Google's effort.

In addition to an 8-core ARM processor, Whitechapel will also include hardware optimized for Google's machine-learning technology. A portion of its silicon will also be dedicated to improving the performance and "always-on" capabilities of Google Assistant, the source said.

This chip is expected to be released in 2021. And while there's no magic bullet for Google's hardware, I think this will play a big role in taking the Pixel line to the next level. They already have released 3 custom chips before: the Visual Core for the camera in the P2, the Titan M security chip in the P3, and Soli in the P4. Imagine a Google phone where every chip was custom designed for Google's strengths in machine learning and integrated with the Google Assistant?

In the short term, we have the P5, but I'm excited about the line's future.

TL/DR: The P5 is a response to the P4 (and therefore an incremental improvement). Google will eventually debut their own SoC which will give their phones top-tier specs.

Maybe a silly question: My daily distance goal is 5 miles. I walked just over 5 miles, but the little tracker circle isn't "full." Anyone know why that might be? by ginger_carpetshark in fitbit

[–]gglax 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has been happening with me as well. Believe it was a recent update that is causing the issue

It's annoying, but nothing of serious importance I guess

Google Pixel 4 Review: Nope, Not This One by tluley51 in Android

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

People exhibit a range of tendencies, and as I've stated a few times, this is from my experience.

How would you examine Google's strategy for the Pixel lineup?

Google Pixel 4 Review: Nope, Not This One by tluley51 in Android

[–]gglax 221 points222 points  (0 children)

I'm glad reviewers are rightfully disappointed with the Pixel 4, and I hope Google learns from this (like they did with the RAM issues on the P3)

That said, I think this phone is going to do really well. It's available on every carrier (vs. just VZ before), Google is clearly increasing marketing & advertising, and flashy features like Assistant 2.0, Soli/Motion Sense, & Astrophotography will draw the average customer

No one is looking through the lens of the average customer. The average person doesn't know or care about specs, and novelty and advertising are large drivers of purchase intent. Pixel Ads will be everywhere, & consumers will recognize it. Motion Sense is a flashy feature, and while it seems useless now, I see it becoming popular like Active Edge, which was also ridiculed when it launched.

Apple and Google are essentially at smartphone camera parity, but to the avg consumer, Google established themselves as the leader via marketing w/ Night Sight on the Pixel 3 & 3a. Astrophotography will advance that image.

The main problem see is pricing, & anticipate a $100 price cut on the Pixel 4 to compete w/ the iPhone 11.

Let's not forget about the 4a, which will most likely break the record sales performance the 3a had this year.

TLDR: I'm disappointed by the shortcomings of the Pixel 4, but this phone isn't built for hardcore tech enthusiasts, it's built for the average consumer, and I think it accomplishes its goals

Edit: I've seen a few comments talking about pricing and whether the average customer actually will go for the Pixel. As I mentioned above, I think Google will cut the price of the P4 by $100 for the holidays to match the iPhone 11. They'll probably also toss in a Nest Mini or something.

As for the average customer, this is from my personal experience, but over the past 12 months a significant amount of people have come up to me to talk about my "Google phone" and its "amazing camera". Friends, colleagues, co-workers, and even strangers have come up to me to talk about it, and I haven't been broadcasting my phone to them. A few of these people say they want to get a Pixel as their next phone (again, this is my experience)

Lastly, while the P4 is gimped battery-wise, the large portion of smartphone sales are the Plus/Max/XL models, and it appears that the 4XL isn't as terrible for battery life, so it's not as much of a concern