The Google Pixel is one of the best Android smartphones to hit the market in a long time. The device comes along at a time when Samsung is struggling to keep things together because of its Galaxy Note 7 exploding several times after release.
Seeing as the Google Pixel was recently released, who would have thought someone would manage to root it already?
That's exactly what the developer known as Chainfire did. It only became available recently after a lot of hard work from the developer. He couldn't release it on the day he announced he was close to making it available due to minor problems.
Victory is mine! Full systemless root achieved. Boot image mods only, /system fully intact, dm-verity switchable. #pixel
— Chainfire XDA (@ChainfireXDA) October 27, 2016
For a short while, some folks believed the Pixel and Pixel XL devices had locked bootloaders, and as such, owners would not be able to root the hardware easily. Bear in mind the Nexus smartphones came with unlocked bootloaders, so advanced users had legitimate concerns as to why the Pixel line up might not.
But as we can see, this is not the case, so those who are interested in rooting their handset can go right ahead.
We have to say Chainfire did a great job with the Google Pixel because it's only been available to consumers in less than a week now. He also did a great job in figuring out the rooting issues in quick succession.
Google Seeking Apple Loyalists
Are you an iPhone fan? Google doesn't like that. The company wants you to switch, and to make matters easier, Google is offering tips on how to do so. Should we also point out the design of the Pixel is similar to an iPhone? The attack on Apple is in full gear.
Google Pixel Cheap To Build
Due to how great the Pixel is, many folks might believe the manufacturing of the device is out of this world. However, that's not the case at all. Apparently, the device cost $300 to build, so time will tell whether the direction the company is moving forward to will not affect the bottom line.
The big question right now, however, is how well does the Pixel XL stand against the iPhone 7 Plus in terms of speed. Both are fast, but you'll have to see for yourself to come to your own conclusion on which is faster. From our point of view, the speed between these devices is irrelevant seeing as any advantage is not significant.
