Android
2 Reasons To Buy the Pixel on Verizon & 3 Reasons Not To
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Verizon doesn't have a good track record when it comes to software updates. Jokes all over the internet talk about Verizon being months (or even years) behind others, which is often exaggerated. But still, the Galaxy Nexus was a good 4-5 updates behind the Google Galaxy Nexus for those that remember it. Wait, doesn't the Pixel get Google's new seamless (and automatic) software updates behind the scenes. Yes, yes it does. Verizon confirmed its Pixels will get Google's security updates at the same time as unlocked models, but they couldn't confirm anything about full Android updates. Like Android 7.2 Nougat, or Android 8.0 "O" that will replace Android N. At first we were told Verizon would handle updates, which would be a very bad situation given previous years. However, today Verizon and Google both confirmed to Ars Technica that Pixel updates will be fast, automatic, and controlled by Google. This is big news, and a first for ANY Android smartphone on Verizon. "First and foremost, all operating system and security updates to the Pixel devices will happen in partnership with Google. In other words, when Google releases an update, Verizon phones will receive the same update at the same time (much like iOS updates). Verizon will not stand in the way of any major updates and users will get all updates at the same time as Google." This sounds like Google will push all major updates to all devices, including Verizon Pixel units and no delays will take place. This was just announced and is big news. Now, buyers can rest easy knowing they can get the same support when buying from Verizon. Google said, "OS updates and monthly security patches will be updated on all Pixel devices (Verizon and non-Verizon versions) simultaneously." There you have it.
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Philip
10/06/2016 at 2:07 am
But will Google phones batteries last as long as Apple which can last over 5 or 6 years
Cory Gunther
10/06/2016 at 9:51 am
Lol Apple batteries last 5-6 years…. right. All batteries degrade over time. I know plenty of people with an iPhone 4 that simply doesn’t last as long as it used to. Battery just can’t hold the same charge. It’s nothing new. Happens to all.
And who wants to use the same phone for 5 years??? no one.
Philip
10/06/2016 at 2:26 pm
When you turn 70 years of age you let the world know if you can afford new phone every year but by time you reach that age you will be calling in space probably us Senior Citizen are on budget so don’t condemn people that loves their phones that why lot of us still use old fashion cameras
Philip
10/06/2016 at 2:19 pm
I would for i don’t use it for SELFIES i use it for collecting photos then posting them to my different apps plus I love small phone not large phone for larger the phone less photos it will hold liked my iPhone 5s 64 GB IT has 103,000 plus photos and 36 apps on it with stil 12 GB left can your 64 GB large Android hold that much photos and apps
Shaun
10/06/2016 at 2:38 pm
Actually Reason #2 for buying through Verizon isn’t a reason either. The Google Store offers a promo code for a Daydream View if you pre-order through them. Plus they also throw in 3 months of Google Play Music.
Here are the Terms and Conditions copied and pasted from the Google Store regarding the Daydream View promo code offer and the Google Pay Music offer from the following link: https://store.google.com/product/pixel_phone
“Terms and Conditions
Offer applies to redemption of one Daydream View VR headset with the pre-order of a Pixel phone on the Google Store in the U.S. starting on 10/4/2016 and available while supplies last. After a qualifying purchase of a Pixel phone, a promo code will be emailed within approximately 4 weeks from the Pixel phone shipment date. The promo code must be used on the Google Store before 12/31/2016 and will expire after this date. The promo codes are not stored value, are for one-time use only, cannot be transferred to other users, cannot be exchanged for cash or cash equivalent, and have no balance after one-time use. Google Inc. is not liable for lost or stolen promo codes, or for expired promo codes that are not redeemed before 12/31/2016. To be eligible, user must be a US resident, age 13 or older, and have or activate a Google Payments account. Terms subject to applicable laws. Void where prohibited.”
“Terms and Conditions
This Google Play Music 3 month trial promotional offer is only open to residents in United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia and Germany who purchase and activate a Pixel between October 4, 2016 and December 1, 2017. Offer only available to customers who are not current Google Play Music subscribers, have not been Google Play Music subscribers nor participated in a Google Play Music trial in the past 12 months. To activate the offer, open the Google Play Music app on your Pixel. Offer must be redeemed by midnight (local time) on December 1, 2017. Valid form of payment required at sign-up but will not be charged until the trial period expires. At the end of the trial period, you will be automatically charged the standard subscription price, currently USD $9.99 in the United States, CAD $9.99 in Canada, £9.99 per month in Great Britain (VAT Inclusive), AUD $11.99 in Australia and €9,99 per month in Germany (VAT inclusive) per month. You can cancel your trial at no charge at any time before the trial is over. Offer requires a Google account. Full terms here: g.co/play/fullterms. Promoters: Americas: Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, EMEA: Google Commerce Ltd, 70 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland, APAC: Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, 8 Marina View, Asia Square 1 #30-01, Singapore 018960.”
Hope this helps anyone weighing their options.
Michael Carrato
10/11/2016 at 11:27 pm
DO NOT BUY FROM VERIZON! You will not get updates! I have a Verizon-branded Droid Turbo and we’re still waiting for the long promised Marshmallow update! It’s a two year old model and it’s already obsolete, thanks to Verizon’s ridiculous update schedules. And with Nougat out, what chance is there that the Turbo will get ANY new upgrades? Answer: slim and none — and slim just snuck out the back door. BUY FROM GOOGLE, and you will have a modern phone for its while usage life.
Philip
10/12/2016 at 12:38 am
I get updates on my Apple iPhone from Verizon got two last year and two this year I have had two Android phones before one was S3 other one was HTC ONE got updates on both
Cory Gunther
10/12/2016 at 12:05 pm
Verizon changed tune completely.. They will release OS updates IMMEDIATELY at the same time as Google, or simply let Google push them to all devices at the exact same time. Just like iOS updates. This is massive news.
Rafael
11/25/2016 at 1:27 pm
I bought a Pixel XL in Best Buy from Verizon, but with a retail price, I live in Brazil, I’ll be able to use others carriers correct? I’m not going to be locked only with verizon? Thanks.