Engadget Logo You can hide the large notch of the Japanese version of Pixel 3 in the Japanese version of the Japanese version.Be careful with the attached 3.5mm conversion adapter

In Japan, Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, which will be released on November 1st.The long -awaited Pixel series is released in Japan, but I had a chance to touch the terminal as soon as possible, so I would like to introduce it briefly.Nevertheless, the actual hand -on has already been published in this magazine, so I would like to pay attention to the details that are not touched very much.

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Pixel 3 XL notch can be hidden

First of all, the pros and cons, or the big notch of Pixel 3 XL that can only be heard.Because of this, some people may be hesitant to buy Pixel 3 XL, but don't worry.You can hide it properly.

▲ Pixel 3 XL's large and deep notch In the recent notch with a notch, this hidden mode has become commonplace, but in the case of Pixel 3 XL, it is a little different.

▲ Pixel 3 XL Notch is hidden, and is there anybody who feels uncomfortable with the above notches?If you are using a notch device such as HUAWEI P20 Pro, you may have noticed that the notch hides is different from other terminals.In the case of other notched terminals, when hiding the notch, the upper part is displayed in a black band -shaped display, but the position of the display, such as the date and notification icon, does not change.On the other hand, in Pixel 3 XL, the display position is reduced.In the upper area with a notch, it feels like nothing from the beginning.

▲ Left: Pixel 3 XL's notch hidden, right: Huawei P20 Pro's notch hidden in Pixel 3 XL has no discomfort at all, so I think this is fine.If you take a screenshot with the notch hidden, the size is smaller by the notch.

▲ Left: Notch with notch (2960 x 1440), right: Hidden notch (2789 x 1440) However, there is no option to hide notches, and set from the developer option.

In this area, Google is still considering notch as standard.

▲ If you hide the notch, Pixel 3 XL (left) and pixel 2 XL (right) will be exactly the same.

General 3.5mm conversion adapter cannot be used

Pixel 3 /3 XL seems to be a recent terminal 3.The 5mm earphone terminal is omitted.For this reason, USB-C to 3.A 5mm conversion adapter is included, but you need to be a little careful about this handling.This is because Pixel 3 /3 XL does not support analog audio output from USB-C, and has a DAC on this conversion adapter.For this reason, if you connect a general conversion adapter of another model that does not have a DAC, you will not be able to use a message with an incompatible accessory.

Conversely, the conversion adapter attached to pixel 3 can be used on other models.If you use multiple devices and take one conversion adapter, it is safe to set the DAC built -in version included with Pixel 3.By the way, this conversion adapter, the second generation model last month, has been released, and the performance has been improved from those that come with Pixel 2/2 XL.

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▲ Left: Pixel 3 attached adapter, right: Pixel 2 XL included adapter.Although it is a little smaller, the size is also smaller

Pixel USB-C earphones are also available on other models

Pixel 3 /3 XL comes with USB Type-C-connected earphones and Pixel USB-C earphones.

It looks like a wired Pixel BUDS with a wireless connection, and is an inner ear type, but it can be adjusted by the length of the cable in a loop -shaped cable.

▲ Adjusts the fit to the ears with the size of the cable loop. In the range I tried a little, the bass seems to be a bit unsatisfactory, but is it a price?

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This Pixel USB-C earphone can be used on other models as a digital connection earphone.It also supports Google Assistant, and the Google Assistant will launch by pressing the button on the remote control part.It also supports real -time translation using Google Translate, but in the range I tried, it was available on Pixel 3 /3 XL, Pixel 2 XL, Essential Phone, and could not be used on Huawei P20 Pro and Galaxy Note8.All used models are Android 9 Pie, so there may be restrictions around here.

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However, it is the same for alternating Google Translate apps even if it is not available.The only difference is whether you can enter your words through the earphone microphone and listen to the other person's remarks using earphones.

▲ If the translation function can be used via the earphone, the icon at the bottom left of Google translation will be headphones.