Google genuine smartphone "Pixel 3" has been announced.The advantage is that Google itself can expect an early OS update especially, and it is also characterized by the fact that Google's smartphone functions can be used.
This time, I had the opportunity to review it in a short period of time, so I will deliver a first impression that I actually used and picked up the part that I felt "here is amazing!"
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Pixel 3 has two models, a compact pixel 3 and a large screen Pixel 3 XL.The design is not strange, but Pixel 3 XL has a notch and Pixel 3 has no notch.
The back is two -tone, about one -third of the upper part is slippery, and the remaining two -thirds have a slightly smooth texture (Corning Gorilla Glass 5 is used for both the front and back).Although it is not a luxury, it has a simple and clean image design.
There is almost no change except for these two models, size and notch.Pixel 3 XL, which has a large battery capacity, has a slightly longer battery life, but basically you can decide on the size of the main unit and the screen.
Slightly thinner than iPhone X, long pixel 3 is very easy to hold, and one hand can be used without difficulty.The Pixel 3 XL has a larger screen size, but is the same as a general vertical display large Android.
Personally, Pixel 3 is increasing in terms of ease of holding, but since I have a large screen smartphone, if you want to do this one, Pixel 3 XL would be more convenient.Both are easy to use because they feel light in the same class.
Since there is no difference in the function, it is both a merit and a disadvantage that you can simply choose with a screen size, but it is a nice point personally.
The biggest advantage of Pixel 3 is that the latest OS can be used.The latest OS at the moment is Android 9 (PIE).For now, the Xperia XZ3 announced by au and SoftBank is not "fastest", but it can be expected that the future updates will be provided earlier than other models.
According to Google, the OS update will be provided for three years.This is a great advantage for developers such as apps and new lovers.
It is Android 9, but the operability has changed dramatically.Until now, the three operation keys that were lined up at the bottom of the screen had three functions: returning, home, and recently used apps, but this has been changed and only a thin bar is displayed.
This bar is a home button, and you can return to the home screen by touching it.If you press and hold, the Google Assistant will start.Other than the home screen, a button to return to the bar will appear.It is a narrow and small return button, but it is convenient to have this.
On any screen, swiping the home button on the top will display the recent apps graphically.Below that, an application called "Predicted App and Operation" is displayed.The app may be displayed by looking at the frequency of use, but the rules and accuracy are not known at this time.
If you swipe further up without letting your fingers off, the entire app list will be displayed.It has improved usability to be able to access the app list without returning to the home screen.Swipe the home button to the right to switch the apps you recently used at high speed.
Some UIs are similar to the latest iOS, and I've seen them from other Android smartphone makers, but there are also buttons to return, and I think it's a reasonably easy to use UI.
These UIs can change suddenly with the OS update, and Google is a type that switches without hesitation, so if you are confused if you are not the same UI, you may not want to choose too much.Conversely, if you want to experience "Google's latest smartphone UI", you should definitely choose Pixel 3.
In addition to these points, there are various changes by Android 9.Pixel 3's strength is that you can experience the next Android (Android Q?) As soon as possible.Unlike iOS, Android, where the OS update is not distributed all at once, is the same as Pixel.Nevertheless, it is more likely that the latest OS can be used early compared to other Android, and the distribution will be certain, so those who need the latest OS should choose.
