NOOOO! The public release of Android 14 doesn't include the option to use your phone as a webcam!?!?!?
DAMMIT! I wanted to use that with the Pixel 8 Pro!
Someone please tell me I'm missing something...
My last Google Pixel phone was the Google Pixel 4. I didn't upgrade to the Pixel 5 because I didn't see a need to. But now Google has released the Pixel 8 Pro and I wanted to get back to using a Pixel. My previous phones were the Oppo Find X3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G. Both great devices with no issues, but the Pixel line interested me more. I skipped the Pixel 5, 6, 7 and the A models in between. I considered the Pixel 6a or 7a but held off. #Tech#Pixel#Google#pixel8pro#Mobile
I went to a local electronics store this evening to see whether they had the #pixel8 and #pixel8pro in stock. Unfortunately, the 8 Pro wasn't there but it was very good to get a real hands-on impression of the 8. Size-wise the Pixel 8 feels perfect and is very close to the 4-year old Pixel 3a I currently use. It was also easy to notice that the build quality is two or three steps above the 7a that the store also had on display. So now I'm sold and will order the Pixel 8 over the weekend. :-)
This weekend, at a rare family reunion, I managed to:
— shoot with my iPhone 14 Pro stuck in lame HEIC mode instead of DNG because I forgot to toggle the switch back to raw
— shoot with my Pixel in 12MP mode several times because I forgot to toggle the switch back to 50MP
Little water nymph in Laguna Niguel. Lex having fun at the beach, running through the sand and waves.
Telephoto shot from the Pixel 8 Pro, minor edits in snapseed. https://flic.kr/p/2phcdr2
So yeah, the #Pixel8Pro face unlock doesn't work at night. I'm not going to blow anyone's mind here, but it's good to confirm how it works. It's rated for a higher security for things like app purchases, but without the IR camera, it can't really see in the dark.
I got some questions about astrophotography mode on Pixel 8 Pro. In general, it's fine, though I could only use the ultrawide at 12MP. I wasn't bothered by the nature of the noise, though I only had time for ~15 test shots. Here are 100% crop screenshots of 50MP shots showing Andromeda and a house; the house is at the corner of the frame with +3EV exposure boost to pixel peep (note noise reduction), plus 2 full shots. #Photography#Astrophotography#Google#Pixel8Pro#NightSight
Happy Holidays! Had a brilliant meet up with my #TeamPixel pals at #WinterFestOC to see all the pretty lights and ride some fun carnival rides! Shot and edited on the #Pixel8Pro before I drive home 😊🎄
FLIPPING FINALLY! We can connect glasses and monitors to a Pixel! https://somegadgetguy.com/b/43e
Also, it seems Google has also fixed some of the issues with the Android desktop mode, though it still needs a LOT of work...