Google Pushes Second Beta of Android 7.1.2

Google this week released the first public beta of Android O, the next version of its core mobile platform. Android O has a handful of interesting new features, including picture-in-picture, notification dots, autofill for app logins, easy text selection, and much more.

Unlocked smartphones let you use your device on the carrier of your choice, whether at home or travelling overseas. Though unlocked phones tend to be pricey, you can't really put a price on the freedom they offer.

OtterBox's Commuter case for the Pixel XL is a rugged, rubber-and-plastic shell that provides plenty of protection for your pricey smartphone slab. The Commuter delivers more safeguarding against drops than many other options for the Pixel XL.

Google's own Clear Case for the Pixel XL lets users focus on the phone rather than a busy design, but it falls short in covering some basics. It's an inexpensive option, to be sure, and yet you can probably find better ways to spend your money.

Google's Pixel XL is one of the company's finest efforts, even if it isn't perfect. This high-end Android slab wraps top specs in an aluminum shell — but the hardware isn't the real story here.

5.2" display   FHD+ resolution
Snapdragon 808 processor   2 GB RAM
2,700 mAh battery
Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC, Fingerprint Reader

5.7" display   QHD+ resolution
Snapdragon 810 processor   3 GB RAM
3,450 mAh battery
Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC, Fingerprint Reader

5.5" display   QHD+ resolution
Snapdragon 821 processor   4 GB RAM
3,450 mAh battery
Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC, Fingerprint Reader