Offering stunning photographic opportunities and high end Android OS, the Google Pixel 2 is taking the popularity lead during the start of 2018.

Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvatages of the Google Pixel 2 over the other market leaders:

Pros:

• The main selling point for any Pixel devices have been the camera specifications. With market leading photographic tech, Google’s devices have been top of the leaderboard and low level image capture is especially impressive.
• Like the Google Pixel 2 XL, the Pixel 2 offers two memory versions, with 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, making it a perfect fit for most budgets.
• Fast Snapdragon 835 chipset and 4GB of RAM makes the user experience fast and smooth.
• The distinct lack of an overlay and no third-party apps also results in plenty of free storage.
• With the Pixel’s clean Android interface you’ll enjoy pure unadulterated Android 8.
• Image quality is clear and sharp on the 5 inch AMOLED display (with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels at 441 ppi)
• Google Lens, comes in handy to analyse photos and extract useful information like contact details, websites, subject, locations on the go.
• Dual front-facing speakers offer an incredible audio experience.
• The Premium water resistant body allows you to use the device in pretty much any situation.
• Google Assistant: simply squeeze the phone’s sides to launch your new AI buddy.
• Whilst the battery of the Pixel 2 has reduced slightly since the original Google Pixel, with an offering of 2,700mAh battery, you’ll still enjoy all-day battery life.

Cons:

• The bezel of the Google Pixel 2 is larger than the likes of Samsung Galaxy S8 that manages to pack in a large infinity display without the added bulk.
• No headphone jack. Whilst only a handful of new releases omit the headphone jack, we can see it becoming a huge trend for 2018, so it’s the time to switch to wireless headphones is now.

Purchase the Google Pixel 2 Sim free today to take enjoy all these

Google Pixel 2 owners can now take full advantage of Google Lens, a new feature that help you learn more about the world around you by performing a ‘Google Search’ through your photographs. You’ll be able to look up landmarks, books, music albums, movies and artwork by clicking on the Lens icon in Google Photos.

What can you use it for?

Google give the following examples for the use of the Google Lens:

• Business card: You can save the phone number or address to a contact.
• Book: You can get reviews and other details about it.
• Landmark or building: You can get more details about it.
• Painting in a museum: You can get details about it.

How does it work?

The tech behind Google Lens is built upon Google’s advancements in computer vision,  ML and Google’s Knowledge Graph that underpins Google Search.

How to use Google Lens to search your photos:

1. Open the Google Photos app  on your Pixel or Pixel 2 device,
2. Select the photo you wish to search.
3. Tap Google Lens icon on the bottom right of the photo .
4. Depending on your photo, check the details or take an action.

Purchase the Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL today and search the world around you.

The original Google was extremely popular throughout 2016, but it still offers a great user experience today. So if you’re wondering whether you should upgrade to the latest Google Pixel 2, it’s time to check out our latest YouTube video.

We compare Google’s latest release with its predecessor, covering all the areas including design, camera, power and performance.

Here’s how the specs compare:

Google Pixel 2:

• Dimensions: 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
• Weight: 143 g (5.04 oz)
• Durability:  IP67 certified – dust and water resistant, Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Display: 5.0 inches (~67.9% screen-to-body ratio)  AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours, 1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density), Multitouch, Always-on display, 95% DCI-P3 coverage
• OS: Android 8.0
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo)
• GPU: Adreno 540
• Internal: 64/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
• Primary Camera: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, OIS, phase detection & laser autofocus, dual-LED flash, 1/2.6” sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
• Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
• Secondary (front) Camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2″ sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, 1080p
• Alert types: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
• Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
• Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
• GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
• NFC: Yes
• USB: 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)
• Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
• Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
• Browser: HTML5

Google Pixel (2016)

• Dimensions: 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm (5.66 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
• Weight: 143 g (5.04 oz)
• Build: Front glass, aluminum body, partial glass back, Splash and dust resistant
• SIM: Nano-SIM
• Display: 5.0 inches,, AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours, 68.9 cm² (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio), 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density), Multitouch, Corning Gorilla Glass 4
• OS: Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821
• CPU: Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo)
• GPU: Adreno 530
• Internal: 32/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
• Primary Camera: 12.3 MP (f/2.0, 1/2.3″, 1.55 µm), gyro EIS, phase detection & laser autofocus, dual-LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
• Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
• Front Camera: 8 MP (f/2.4, 1/3.2″, 1.4 µm), 1080p
• Alert types: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
• Loudspeaker: Yes
• 3.5mm jack: Yes
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
• Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
• GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
• NFC: Yes
• USB: 3.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
• Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
• Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
• Browser: HTML5
• Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 2770 mAh battery, Fast battery charging
• Stand-by: Up to 456 h (3G)
• Talk time: Up to 26 h (3G)
• Music play: Up to 110 h

If you purchase the Google Pixel or Google Pixel 2 from us you’ll benefit from the following perks:

1. International delivery, worldwide, generally within 1-2 working days via FedEx.

2. If you are purchasing the handsets outside the EU you will pay the ex-VAT price. Combine this with exchange rates and you’re more than likely to save money on the cost of the device.

3. All Pixel handsets are fully unlocked for any sim card. You can even switch up your sim or service provider at any time as the handsets will remain unlocked.

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Get in quick, the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are now in stock, with UK and International delivery.

Dubbed as the next generation of smartphones, the Pixel features the world’s highest-rated smartphone camera with a score of 98 from DxO Mark, a 5-inch screen with an OLED display optimized for virtual reality, and a battery that charges up to 7 hours in 15 minutes.

This second-generation is one of our favourite Android phones of the year, making it a firm contender for the top tech christmas present of 2017.

Purchase the Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL today.

Read on for some hidden tips and tricks for the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL:

Squeeze the Edges:

Launch your Google Assistant from the locked screen as well as your home screen by simply squeezing the bottom of the device.

To customise the Active Edge features:  Settings > Apps & notifications > Default apps > Assist & voice input > Active edge

You’ll be able to adjust pressure, disable squeeze for assistant and enable/disable the ability to squeeze the phone to silence an incoming call.

Use the new search bar for apps

At the bottom of the Pixel 2′s screen, you’ll find the iconic search bar.  Whilst you can’t move or turn the bar off, but you can use it to search for apps on your device, instead of swiping up and going through the app drawer.

Configure the At a Glance widget

You’ll find this Pixel exclusive At a Glance widget at the top of your home screen. Here you’ll see weather details, upcoming calendar appointments, and more.

Switch to Dark Mode

The hidden dark mode on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL isn’t very easy to find.

To activate, just apply a dark wallpaper with a long press on a blank part of the home screen and a tap on Wallpapers. The app drawer and quick settings pane go dark. Not everything changes though, and your notifications and Settings app stay looking the same.

Purchase the Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL Sim Free today, with UK and International delivery.

Great news, deliveries of the much coveted Google Pixel 2 is in stock, with deliveries arriving daily.

• Dimensions: 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
• Weight: 143 g (5.04 oz)
• Durability:  IP67 certified – dust and water resistant, Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Display: 5.0 inches (~67.9% screen-to-body ratio)  AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours, 1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density), Multitouch, Always-on display, 95% DCI-P3 coverage
• OS: Android 8.0
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo)
• GPU: Adreno 540
• Internal: 64/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
• Primary Camera: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, OIS, phase detection & laser autofocus, dual-LED flash, 1/2.6” sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
• Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
• Secondary (front) Camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2″ sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, 1080p
• Alert types: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
• Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
• Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
• GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
• NFC: Yes
• USB: 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)
• Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
• Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
• Browser: HTML5

Order the Google Pixel 2 Sim Free today.

The 19th October is penned eagerly in our diary, as we await the release of the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

Promising the ‘highest quality smartphone camera experience’ for a second time, we’re interested to see just what you can expect to get from the flagship devices.

Isaac Reynolds, a product manager at Google’s Camera department published an album on Google Photos this weekend, making using of Google Photos’ “original quality” uploading. Reynolds showcased a range of photographic styles including landscapes, low-light shots, moving subjects, and the Pixel 2’s new portrait shooting mode.

The photographs demonstrate the incredible dynamic range, the vivd colour balance, the proper white balance available when using the Pixel 2′s camera. The HDR+, which uses an algorithm that allows the tiny sensor to “act like a really big one,” also influences this greater dynamic range.

Check out the full range of photographs captured by Reynolds and preorder your Google Pixel 2 today.

Google announced the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL yesterday, with high end specs and a sleek design expected from the tech giant.

Here’s the spec sheet for the Google Pixel 2:

• Dimensions: 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
• Weight: 143 g (5.04 oz)
• Durability:  IP67 certified – dust and water resistant, Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Display: 5.0 inches (~67.9% screen-to-body ratio)  AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours, 1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density), Multitouch, Always-on display, 95% DCI-P3 coverage
• OS: Android 8.0
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo)
• GPU: Adreno 540
• Internal: 64/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
• Primary Camera: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, OIS, phase detection & laser autofocus, dual-LED flash, 1/2.6” sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
• Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
• Secondary (front) Camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2″ sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, 1080p
• Alert types: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
• Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
• Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
• GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
• NFC: Yes
• USB: 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)
• Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
• Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
• Browser: HTML5
• Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 2700 mAh battery,  Fast battery charging

Pre-order the Google Pixel 2 Sim Free today, available with UK and international delivery upon release.

Google have announced the second generation of their popular Pixel devices – The Google Pixel 2 and the Google Pixel 2 XL.

There’s not a great deal of differences in specification between the devices, apart from a slightly larger battery in the XL variant (3520 mAh vs 2700 mAh of the standard size) and a larger build and display size. The screen spec and size is where the biggest addition to the XL for your money.

Here’s what you can expect from the displays of each handset:

Google Pixel 2 Display:

• Cinematic 5.0 in (127 mm) display
• FHD (1920 x 1080) AMOLED at 441ppi
• 16:9
• 2.5D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5
• Always-on display
• 95% DCI-P3 coverage
• 100000:1, super contrast ratio
• True black level
• Full 24-bits depth or 16.77 million colors

 Google Pixel 2 XL Display:

• Fullscreen 6.0 in (152 mm) display
• QHD+ (2880 x 1440) pOLED at 538ppi
• 18:9
• 3D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5
• Always-on display
• 100% DCI-P3 coverage
• 100000:1, super contrast ratio
• True black level
• Full 24-bits depth or 16.77 million colors

Preorder the Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL today, with an expected release date later this month.

Mobile reporter Evan Blass has done it again. In his latest spoiler tweet, we are privy to the release date for the new Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2, along with the processor specs for these devices:

The Pixel 2 will improve on its predecessor from last October with a new Snapdragon 836 processor, which is likely to be an improved version of the  835 chip that we’ve already seen his year and will put the Pixel 2s ahead of the competition.

Other specs we are expecting to see include 5-inch (Pixel 2) and 6-inch (Pixel 2 XL) OLED screens, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, always-on displays, and squeezable frames.

Register your interest in the Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL to be the first in line for pre-orders in October.