Google Pixel 2 Rumor Roundup!

Marques Brownlee opens with a brisk framing of Google Pixel 2 rumors, positioning the Pixel 2 as the year’s counterpart to the iPhone rumor roundup. He notes Android Police as the source of several leaked details and highlights the Pixel 2 XL from LG as the flagship focus while acknowledging there will be a smaller Pixel 2 alongside it. The video digs into design shifts, including a larger, thinner 6-inch OLED display with a 2:1 aspect ratio and curved glass edges that echo the LG G6, while warning that the 2:1 ratio may complicate scaling and real-world usability. Brownlee also covers the camera evolution, predicting a bigger rear camera module and uncertainty around the sensor, yet remains optimistic about image quality given the Pixel’s track record and the Snapdragon 835 platform enabling always-on HDR. He touches on the squeezable frame rumor, comparing it to HTC U11’s pressure-sensitive edges and speculates about potential in-software remapping for launching camera or Google Assistant, while stressing the need for a disable option for users who do not want to utilize the feature. The discussion extends to speakers, headphone jack, USB-C, and the back-mounted fingerprint sensor, arguing that waterproofing and wireless charging remain controversial trade-offs for fans, with some prioritizing water resistance over wireless charging. Brownlee closes by distinguishing Pixel 2 XL expectations from the smaller Pixel 2, forecasting that the latter may be more of a spec bump than a complete redesign, and teases more rumors to come before the launch window, inviting the audience to share what they would buy if leaks prove accurate.

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