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I think I've decided that the Pixel 6 will be my last Google device I own. It's a tough decision considering I've owned exclusively Google phones since the Galaxy Nexus. Unfortunately, the past two Pixels I've owned (Pixel 3 and Pixel 6) have had extreme battery issues, with the Pixel 3 becoming a spicy pillow a year after purchasing. I had to have that phone repaired twice through Google's service centers, and now my Pixel 6 is having random moments of reaching 45°c. It randomly powers down, is unable to connect to cell service, and was so hot to the touch last night on a simple phone call that I was concerned to even touch it.

Google's customer service team promised a replacement, but I just looked at their tracking system and the addresses are reversed. I've spent nearly two hours in chat trying to work through this.

The kicker? They just asked me to join the Pixel Superfan club and accepted my application. Yeah, not sure I'm an advocate at this point.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Does Samsung still shove a bunch of uninstallable bloat on their phones? I've been considering a galaxy for my next upgrade but I hate not being able to get rid of all that crap companies seemed determined to shove down our throats

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I've been eyeing an S23, but I have the same concerns. DeX is the reason I'm thinking to take that plunge, but I'm worried I'll hate the experience.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Dex is actually really good. What device would you use with it?

-Jerboa on s22u

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

My experience with DEX was that it was adequate for day to day, but was not a PC replacement - sort of like having a Chromebook type experience. It is very smooth and usable but it depends on what you are hoping to do.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Yes they do. My wife got so sick of her Galaxy's bullshit that she got a Pixel 7 like me.