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Google Pixel 2 XL gets $400 discount on Best Buy's Doorbuster Deal of the Day
Best Buy recently kicked off their '20 Days of Doorbusters' event, offering various items on discount every day. Today marks day 4 where the retailer was supposed to highlight discounts on big screen smart 4K TVs. However, they have also discounted the Google Pixel 2 XL by $400.
Unfortunately, this isn't a direct discount. Instead, you will have to commit to a device payment plan on Verizon. This means that you will be paying $18.74 per month (instead of $35.41) for 24-months for a total cost of $450 (instead of $850) for your Pixel 2 XL. The model comes with 64GB of storage and is available in black or panda (black and white). If you would rather pick the 128GB model it will cost you $21.99 monthly. There are no bill credits involved, as your savings will be directly reflected in reduced monthly payments.
While the Pixel 2 XL has been succeeded by the Pixel 3 XL, it's still a powerful device with access to the latest Android Pie update from Google. Its specs include a 6-inch POLED display with a 2880 x 1440 pixel resoltion, a very impressive 12MP rear camera, a 3520mAh battery and a Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB of RAM.
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While the second generation Pixel smartphones have been succeeded by the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, they still pack powerful hardware and run Android 9 Pie.
The Pixel 2 features a 5.0-inch display, up to 128GB of storage, a 12.2MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, a fingerprint scanner, and a Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB of RAM.
The larger Pixel 2 XL features a 6-inch display, up to 128GB of internal storage, a 12MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, an octa-core Snapdragon 835 processor with 4GB of RAM.
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL on sale at Woot
We recently saw Best Buy offer some great discounts on Google's newest Pixel smartphones, ahead of the Black Friday rush. Now Woot has stepped in with an offer with great discounts on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.
While the second generation Pixel smartphones have been succeeded by the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, they still pack powerful hardware and run Android 9 Pie.
The Pixel 2 features a 5.0-inch display, up to 128GB of storage, a 12.2MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, a fingerprint scanner, and a Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB of RAM.
The larger Pixel 2 XL features a 6-inch display, up to 128GB of internal storage, a 12MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, an octa-core Snapdragon 835 processor with 4GB of RAM.
Amazon-owned Woot is offering both handsets in refurbished condition at heavily discounted prices with your choice of 64GB or 128GB storage models in two color options. The Pixel 2 can be purchased in 'Just Black' or 'Clearly White' while the Pixel 2 XL is available in regular black or the 'Panda' black and white combo.
- Google Pixel 2 64GB - $419.99
- Google Pixel 2 128GB - $459.99
- Google Pixel 2 XL 64GB - $439.99
- Google Pixel 2 XL 128GB - $469.99
In contrast, Google still sells the brand-new Pixel 2 at $649, while the Pixel 2 XL costs $699. The handsets are listed as GSM unlocked and are compatible with Verizon.
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In order to take advantage of the Best Buy deal, you have to be willing to sign up for Verizon's 24-month Device Payment financing plan. While the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL receive a $200 discount, the Pixel 2 XL is being discounted by $400 as part of this deal.
Best Buy offers savings on Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 2 XL
Best Buy is offering some great discounts on Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 2 XL ahead of the upcoming Black Friday sales. Pixel smartphones are a great purchase for Android purists who are looking for the purest Android experience, quick software updates, and that converted low light camera.
In order to take advantage of the Best Buy deal, you have to be willing to sign up for Verizon's 24-month Device Payment financing plan. While the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL receive a $200 discount, the Pixel 2 XL is being discounted by $400 as part of this deal.
- Pixel 3 64GB - 24 monthly payments of $24.99 ($200 off).
- Pixel 3 128GB - 24 monthly payments of $29.16 ($200 off).
- Pixel 3 XL 64GB - 24 monthly payments of $29.16 ($200 off).
- Pixel 3 XL 128GB - 24 monthly payment of $33.33 ($200 off).
- Pixel 2 XL 64GB - 24 monthly payment of $18.74 ($400 off).
- Pixel 2 XL 128GB - 24 monthly payments of $22.91 ($400 off).
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Night Sight will continue to adapt over time, using machine learning to balance the colors of your photos so that objects show their natural color at night.
How to use Night Sight
You can learn more about Night Sight on Google's Blog Post.
Google release 'Night Sight' for all Pixel phones with latest camera update
Google Night Sight, which was first announced during the Pixel event last month is now rolling out to all three generations of Pixel smartphones as an update to the Google Camera app. Night Sight allows Pixel users to capture photos in very low lit scenarios by using advanced software processing.
Google uses machine learning to allow Night Sight to adapt to the situation and identify if the camera is being held or propped up. Before you press the shutter button, Night Sight measures your natural handshake, as well as how much motion is in the scene. If Pixel is stable and the scene is still, Night Sight will spend more time capturing light to minimize noise; if Pixel is moving or there’s significant scene motion, Night Sight will use shorter exposures, capturing less light to minimize motion blur.
If your subject moves during the capture, Night Sight can adapt to prevent a modest amount of motion from ruining the shot. Instead of capturing one bright and blurry photo, Night Sight captures an equal amount of light over a burst of many photos that are dark but sharp. By merging this burst, Night Sight prevents motion blur and brightens the photo, giving you a bright and sharp photo.
Night Sight will continue to adapt over time, using machine learning to balance the colors of your photos so that objects show their natural color at night.
You can download the latest version of Google Camera on your Android device directly from the Google Play Store or by using the following link
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| Price | Free |
| Requirements | Android |
How to use Night Sight
Once you have the Google Camera app installed on your Pixel device, it will automatically suggest using Night Slight when you take a photo in low light. You can also manually activate it in your Camera app, by tapping “More” then selecting “Night Sight.” After you tap the shutter button, try to hold still until Night Sight finishes capturing the photo.
You can learn more about Night Sight on Google's Blog Post.
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Google releases October Android security patch for Pixel devices
Google has started rolling out the October Android security update for their Pixel smartphones. Along with the security patches and fixes you can expect from such an update, it also brings some features and improvements. The last security update was released on September 4th.
For example, the update improves the fast-charging experience on the Pixel and Pixel XL. The update also brings improvements in performance for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL handsets for certain protected media formats, and improved stability when using Android Auto. All Pixel handsets had their Call Screening behavior when using Maps Navigation, modified.
On the security side, the patch dated October 1st takes care of 23 issues ranging in severity from critical (8) to high (14) and moderate (1). The October 5th patch deals with three issues all rated high. None of the four Pixel phones required any security fixes, and no Android user was reported to have been negatively impacted by the security issues.
The most potentially serious issue, according to the monthly Android Security Bulletin, was one that could have allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code using a specially crafted file.
On the Pixel 2 XL the update is reportedly around 54.5MB in size. Users should get a notification when it is available for their handsets, at which point they can initiate the over-the-air update. As the month progresses, we expect more Android handsets will receive this security update.
source - Google ( 1 | 2 )
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The Google Pixel 2 XL features a 6-inch P-OLED display, a very impressive 12MP rear camera, a 3520mAh battery and a Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB of RAM. As a Google handset you get access to Android 9.0 Pie with a 'pure Android' experience and the guarantee of one more major OS update in its future.
If you are interested in picking up a discounted Google Pixel 2 XL you can grab one by following the link below
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Get the Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) for $350 off with Verizon's monthly payments
With the unveiling of the Google Pixel 3 getting closer, its time for another discount on last year's Pixel 2 XL. The deal allows you to pick up the 128GB variant of the handset with a massive $350 discount, as long as you are willing to pay the cost in monthly installments to Verizon.
The handset usually costs around $950, requiring you to pay $39.58 a month for two years. The above mentioned deal comes through Best Buy, where you can get the handset for just $24.99 a month, which totals to around $600 at the end of two-years. Obviously you will be required to get a qualified activation for Verizon to go with the device. This deal only allows you to get the device in black.
Meanwhile the 64GB model is also available in both “Just Black” and “Black & White” and will cost you $22.91 a month, which totals to $549.84 after two years.
The Google Pixel 2 XL features a 6-inch P-OLED display, a very impressive 12MP rear camera, a 3520mAh battery and a Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB of RAM. As a Google handset you get access to Android 9.0 Pie with a 'pure Android' experience and the guarantee of one more major OS update in its future.
If you are interested in picking up a discounted Google Pixel 2 XL you can grab one by following the link below
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Step 1
Download the correct OTA file for your Pixel phone on developers.google.com/android/ota
Step 4
Step 5
The screen will change to a smaller Android with an exclamation mark. Now hold down the Power button and then press the Volume Up button for a second in order to get into Recovery mode.
Step 6
Use the power buttons to scroll down to Apply update from ADB and select it with the Power button. You’ll be left with a blank screen with some text at the bottom.
Step 7
Connect your phone to your computer. Open Terminal on Mac and navigate to the folder that ADB is located in. On Windows you can open a Command Prompt directly from the ADB folder.
How to install Android 9 Pie on your Google Pixel phones
Google recently released the final version of Android 9 Pie to all its Pixel handsets. While installing the update on your Pixel (XL) or Pixel 2 (XL) is relatively easy, we've put together a step by step guide on how to install Android 9 Pie on your Google Pixel phones right now.
Step 1
Download the correct OTA file for your Pixel phone on developers.google.com/android/ota
It is extremely important that you select the correct OTA file, as installing the wrong one could permanently damage your device.
Step 2
Download and install ADB and Fastboot on your computer. Windows users may also want to get the Universal ADB Drivers from ClockWorkMod.
Step 2
Download and install ADB and Fastboot on your computer. Windows users may also want to get the Universal ADB Drivers from ClockWorkMod.
Step 3
Set your Pixel in recovery mode by:
- Turn off your device
- Hold down the Power button and Volume Down button together until you see the Bootloader screen.
Select Recovery Mode by using the Volume Up/Volume Down buttons to scroll to it and the Power Button to select it.
Step 5
The screen will change to a smaller Android with an exclamation mark. Now hold down the Power button and then press the Volume Up button for a second in order to get into Recovery mode.
Step 6
Use the power buttons to scroll down to Apply update from ADB and select it with the Power button. You’ll be left with a blank screen with some text at the bottom.
Step 7
Connect your phone to your computer. Open Terminal on Mac and navigate to the folder that ADB is located in. On Windows you can open a Command Prompt directly from the ADB folder.
- Windows users type the following in Command Prompt and press Enter:
adb sideload [Insert OTA file name] - Mac users type the following in Terminal and press Return:
./adb sideload [Insert OTA file name]
If you've following the steps correctly, you should see some text appear on both the computer and your phone confirming the update is in progress. Once the update is complete, you will return to Recovery Mode. Reboot your device, and you should boot into Android Pie.
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However Google is confident, none of their customers have been affected by these issues. The company is now rolling out the patch to its Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel XL, Pixel, Nexus 6P, and Nexus 5X.
The June security path also includes the following updates that address functional and non-security issues:
Google releases June Android security patch for Pixel and some Nexus devices
Google has released the June Android security path for Pixel and Nexus devices starting today. The patch, dated June 1st, 2018 fixes 20 vulnerabilities while the June 5th, 2018 patch fixes 38.
According to Android Security Bulletin claims that the severity of these vulnerabilities ranges from critical to high. The Bulletin also adds that the most severe issue "is a critical security vulnerability in Media framework" which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code using a specially crafted file.
According to Android Security Bulletin claims that the severity of these vulnerabilities ranges from critical to high. The Bulletin also adds that the most severe issue "is a critical security vulnerability in Media framework" which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code using a specially crafted file.
However Google is confident, none of their customers have been affected by these issues. The company is now rolling out the patch to its Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel XL, Pixel, Nexus 6P, and Nexus 5X.
The June security path also includes the following updates that address functional and non-security issues:
- Improved Bluetooth LE performance (all devices).
- Improved antenna switching in areas with weak coverage (Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL).
- Improved Wi-Fi connectivity with certain Wi-Fi access points (Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL).
- IMEI software version number (SVN) displays correctly as a number (Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL).
- Improved consistency of Always-On display, and improved proximity sensor (Pixel 2 XL).
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The full Google Pixel 2 XL specifications follow:
Google Pixel 2 XL
The Pixel 2 XL is a phone by Google with Assistant built in. It is the larger sibling of the Google Pixel 2 and offers the same top of its class camera. The Pixel 2 XL specs include a 6 inch display, up to 128GB of internal storage, a 12MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, an octa-core Snapdragon 835 processor with 4GB of RAM.
The full Google Pixel 2 XL specifications follow:
 | Android 8.0 |  |  |  |
 | 175g, 7.9mm thickness | 6.0" | 12.2MP rear | 4GB RAM |
 | 64GB/128GB storage | 1440x2880 pixels | 8MP front | Snapdragon 835 |
 | 3520mAh |
