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Whenever you get a new phone, one of the first things we all like to do is test out the front facing camera. Here's a few I took from the Pixel 2 XL -- regular, portrait, and beauty mode. Which do you think looks the best?

Google Assistant is one of the headlining features of the Pixel phones. There are a couple of different ways to use Assistant. First, set it up. Long-press the home button or say "Ok Google" Tap Turn on when Assistant pops up You will be guided through the setup To use Assistant, you can...

One of the coolest features of the Pixel phones is the ability to easily transfer content from an old device. The Pixel 2 comes with an adapter in the box to make this process easy. Android devices can transfer apps, app data, contacts, settings, Google accounts, music, photos, and SMS. iOS...

If you don't like the default Pixel Launcher, it's very easy to get a new home screen. Simply install a launcher from the Play Store, such as Nova Launcher. After installing the launcher, press the home button and you'll be asked to Select a Home app. Choose the new launcher and select Always...

One of the most noticeable changes on the Pixel 2 is the search bar on the home screen. It has been moved to below the dock. Unfortunately, you can't change this in the default Pixel launcher. You'll need to install a 3rd-party launcher, such as Nova Launcher. If you do install a 3rd-party...

The Pixel 2 has an always-on display feature called "Ambient Display." It shows the time, date, and notifications when the display is off. Here's how to use it. Go to Settings > Display Select Advanced > Ambient display Toggle it Always on, enabled Double-tap to check phone, and New notifications

The Incipio Octane is a combination soft and hard case. The back is a rigid polycarbonate while the bumpers are soft, textured TPU. It provides hard protection and extra grip. The Octane is pretty thin for being a hard case, but then you also get the nice grippy bumper. A lot of cases like this...

The DualPro is one of Incipio's classic cases. It features a 2-piece design for drop protection and shock absorption. The inner layer is soft rubber, while the outside is a rigid polycarbonate. I really like the DualPro for when I want something with more protection. It doesn't feel as bulky...

The Incipio Carnaby is one of the most stylish cases around. It features a rigid design with soft TPU covering the buttons. The back is covered ins a super soft cotton fabric with a heathered texture. I really like these cases with fabric on the back. They feel really nice in your hand. Not...

A neat trick on the Pixel 2 is the ability to swipe the fingerprint sensor to open or close the notification shade. Go to Settings > System Select Languages, input & gestures Select Advanced Tap Swipe fingerprint for notifications Toggle the switch on

If your Pixel 2 is misbehaving or you want to sell it to someone, a factory reset will erase everything and start from scratch. Before you do a factory reset, make sure all personal media is backed up. Go to Settings > System Select Reset Select Factory data reset Tap RESET PHONE Enter password...

Yes. The Pixel 2 has a water protection rating of IP67. What does that mean? IP - Stands for "Ingress Protection." It's just a fancy word for measuring the degree of protection against particles entering the device. 6 - Protection against solids on a scale of 0-6. 6 means completely dust...

Want more information about Pixel 2 battery life? You can show the exact battery percentage in the status bar. Go to Settings > Battery Toggle on Battery percentage That's it!

One of the most unique features of the Pixel 2 is the ability to literally squeeze the phone to launch Assistant. Here's how to enable it and customize the action. Go to Settings > System The go to Language, input & gestures > Advanced Select Active Edge Adjust the squeeze sensitivity to your...

The Pixel 2 has a great feature that enables you to backup the phone with Google Drive. It's easy to set up. Go to Settings > System > Backup Toggle the switch on If no account has been selected, you'll see a notification pop up Tap the notification Select your Google account Now go into the...

Most phones allow you to hide apps from showing up in the app drawer. The default Pixel Launcher doesn't have this ability. You'll need to install a 3rd-party launcher, such as Nova Launcher. If you do install a 3rd-party launcher, look in the app drawer settings to hide apps. In the case of...

Want to get rid of some apps on your Pixel 2? Here's how to uninstall or disable almost any app. Swipe up on the home screen to open the app drawer Long press on the app you want to remove Tap App Info On the App Info page, select Uninstall or Disable

As with any Android phone, you can change the keyboard on the Pixel 2. Here's how: Go to Settings > System Select Languages, input & gestures Tap Virtual keyboard Tap Manage keyboards Toggle the one you wish to use Bring up the keyboard by tapping in a text box Ta the keyboard icon in the nav...

The Pixel 2 has a fingerprint scanner on the back. It's fast and very reliable. Here's how to use it. Go to Settings > Security & location > Pixel Imprint If you haven’t already set up a lock screen pattern, PIN, or password, you’ll be asked to set one up Tap +Add fingerprint Choose which...

Hey all, if you're interested to see what the Settings look like on the Pixel 2 (and Pixel 2 XL), I went through the full Settings app in the video above.