The new Google Pixel 2 XL is easily one of the best Android phones to come out in 2017, and you can get one exclusively through Singtel from 15 November. Here are five things you need to know about the phone.
1. You’ll be among the first to get the Pixel 2 XL
Singapore, through Singtel, is the first country in Southeast Asia to get the Pixel 2 XL. If you ship it in from overseas yourself, you’ll miss out on the two-year local warranty and servicing, so that’s not a good idea.
2. You’ll get free, unlimited backups for your photos and videos
Every Pixel 2 XL owner automatically gets free, unlimited uploads of their photos and videos to Google Photos, in pristine original quality (up to 2020, after which you’ll get high-quality resolution uploads). Forget worrying about running out of space on your phone, or losing precious memories if you lose your phone.
Unlimited storage goes well with unlimited data, and that’s exactly what you’ll get when you sign up for Singtel’s DATA X INFINITY add-on. That means you can always have your photos and videos uploaded over 4G, and automatically accessible through Google Photos no matter where you are.
Plus, with Singtel plans Combo 3, Combo 6, and Combo 12, you get unlimited talk time and SMS, so with unlimited data and Photos storage, you’ll be living an unlimited smart life.
3. You’ll always get the latest updates
So pretty. The Pixel 2 XL comes with its own Pixel Launcher, which sets it apart from other Android 8.0 Oreo smartphones.
As a stock Android phone that’s made directly by Google, the Pixel 2 XL will always get the latest software updates in the shortest time. That means you’ll get to play with the newest Android features, as well as get timely security updates to protect your data from the latest hacks.
4. You’ll enjoy faster speeds
As a Cat 11 LTE device, the Pixel 2 XL lets you experience up to 500Mbps on Singtel's network, which has the widest coverage in Singapore. That’s compared to a maximum of 400Mbps with the other telcos.
5. You’ll be smarter (artifically)
Well, not in the sense that you’ll get bonus IQ points or that you’ll suddenly pass your exams with honors. But the Pixel 2 XL will augment your human smarts with its digital intelligence.
For one, you can search what you see with the new Google Lens. Point the camera at something you’re curious about, like a landmark, book, film, album, or artwork, and let the power of Google Search illuminate you.
For another, the Pixel 2 XL comes with your own personal Google Assistant, built right in. Use your voice to ask Google a question, or ask it to do things, like take a selfie, call someone, make reminders, or text someone.
(By the way, a localized version of Google Assistant will be released soon that’ll be able to understand Singlish! How cool is that!)
Register your interest today
If you’re ready to be first, be faster, always get the latest, live an unlimited life, and be smarter, check out the Google Pixel 2 XL. Register your interest to get the phone now at singtel.com/googlepixel
Interested to know how much the phone would cost you with a Singtel plan? We've got you covered in this report.
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