However, the Pixel is only more successful than the Nexus 6P because Google had spend way more on advertising for it. This minor but useful gesture was not brought over to the Nexus 5X and 6P, despite the two phones supporting the latest Android 7.1 Nougat update. Device ready “Assistant” can be requisitioned by saying the words “OK Google” or pressing HOME button.
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The best marketing move for Google regarding their upcoming release of Google Nexus 7, is to launch the device just before Christmas starts.
It seems that Google is getting a little generous with the Pixel Launcher – the launcher that came out with the new Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. A 64GB On board memory specification was also reported but the tech giants will definitely look at a higher storage variant considering that the best tablets in today’s market are sporting a 128 GB device memory specification.
Google Pixel, Pixel XL first week adoption rates.
Growth would likely be higher if not for limited Pixel stock from both Google and Verizon.
Google is giving out $50 in Play Store credit to Pixel buyers, who are yet to get the phone due to shipping delays. As this will be thought of as a large indicator of how Google is actually performing, now that it has joined the smartphone market in an official capacity. The Pixel XL achieved it’s full charge at 2 hours and 3 minutes, while the iPhone 7 Plus took 3 hours and 27 minutes to fully charge the phone. Both run on the faster Snapdragon 821 and have 4GB of RAM and 12.3-megapixel rear cameras.
To cash on its “exclusivity” over the new Google handsets, the carrier has announced multiple lucrative schemes under which consumers can avail hefty discounts. This means that even if the customers purchase the device from the Google store, it will be compatible and work appropriately with nearly all the carriers in the United Stated like AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, MetroPCS and also carriers from all the regions around the globe.
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Google is also handling the after sales service of the Pixel smartphones in India, and has set up a toll free helpline for customers as well.
