It’s no secret that I’ve long since left the Pixel community for Samsung. What started with a move to the excellent Galaxy S23 has culminated in my having the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in my pocket for a solid 5 months at this point and there’s no urge in me to change to anything else […]
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Google Pixel 9 Pro leak confirms iPhone clone design
Well, folks, It looks like the early leaks were true. New hands-on photos of the upcoming Google Pixel 9 Pro have surfaced, giving us our first glimpse at the iPhone-esque design that appears to be a total revamp and all-new look for Google’s flagship devices. There are several hands-on photos here, so let’s dive in. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is bringing on-device AI to the Pixel 8 after all
Remember that whole “hardware limitations” debacle with the Pixel 8? Well, surprise, surprise – they’ve changed their tune, and it looks like Gemini Nano is coming to the Google Pixel 8 after all, giving users who decided to enable it access to features like Summarize in the Recorder app, and Smart Reply in Gboard. Google […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel Fold hits lowest price yet: should you fold?
The Pixel Fold, Google’s slick folding smartphone, just hit a seriously tempting price point. We’re talking $500 off at Best Buy and the Google Store, bringing the 256GB unlocked model down to $1,299. That’s the best deal we’ve seen yet, so if you’ve been eyeing this unique, folding device, it might be time to pounce! […]
Continue ReadingThe 256GB Pixel Tablet hits its lowest price ever
Google’s Pixel Tablet has dropped down to a seriously sweet price point, now making it a device to seriously consider if you’re plugged into the Android world. Right now, Best Buy has taken the 128GB Pixel Tablet down to match a previous best of $100 off but the larger storage option has dropped to its […]
Continue ReadingThe Google Pixel Buds Pro are 30% off right now
Spring is in the air and a pair of wireless earbuds can be a great tech accessory to have when you want to catch up on the latest episode of The Chrome Cast podcast while outside enjoying some fresh air. My go-to earbuds that I pick up when I’m heading outside are the Google Pixel […]
Continue ReadingWhy UWB (ultra-wideband) may be on the way for Pixel Watch 3
If you rock a Pixel Watch, you probably already know how awesome the Watch Unlock feature is. If your face is covered or your hands are wet, just tap on the watch display, and boom, your Android phone magically unlocks without messing with passwords or fingerprint sensors. As seamless as it is, there’s still sometimes […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 257: what it’s like to use the Pixelbook in 2024
This week on The Chrome Cast, we generally stick to a single topic: using the venerable Pixelbook in 2024. Originally released in the fall of 2017, the Pixelbook still largely stands alone in the world of laptops and Chromebooks when we talk about sheer ingenuity, aesthetics, and build quality. There’s simply never been anything like […]
Continue ReadingUsing a Pixelbook in 2024: is it still just as amazing? [VIDEO]
I remember it like it was yesterday: watching Google announce the Pixelbook on stage at the 2nd-ever October hardware event they hosted in San Fransisco. It was a crowning achievement in my eyes, seeing a Chromebook up on stage right alongside the new Pixel hardware. And, even though it took a lot of the tech […]
Continue ReadingPixel Tablet 2 codenames leak: why I’m hopeful for a Gemini fix
It looks like Google might be cooking up a successor to the Pixel Tablet, based on codenames that have popped up in the first beta of Android 14 QPR3 for its Pixel phones. These codenames – Clementine and Kiyomi – were unearthed by 9to5Google and while details are scarce, the citrus theme leads me to […]
Continue ReadingBeginning a new test on an old fan favorite: Pixelbook in 2024
I’m typing this post right now on arguably the most popular, most notable, most well-made Chromebook ever: the venerable Pixelbook. We don’t actually have one of these lying around the office (which feels like a bit of a crime), so when the opportunity arose to get one in my hands once again for a bit […]
Continue ReadingLeaks of the Pixel 8a box confirm minor design changes
The Pixel leak train continues to roll on! After leaks last week revealed a possible new iPhone-esque design for the Pixel 9, we now have a first look at the Pixel 8a, well the box, at least. Thanks to a photo of the Pixel 8a’s retail packaging, spotted on X by @chunvn8888 via 9to5Google, we […]
Continue ReadingLeaked case renders further confirm the iPhone-esque look of Pixel 9
Well, that was rather quick. Just yesterday the bombshell reveal of the Pixel 9 (in renders, of course) took the internet by storm not because of some revolutionary breakthrough, but because of a painful likeness the new Google-made phone bears to the existing iPhone. While the design doesn’t look bad, it leans far too heavily […]
Continue ReadingLeaked Pixel 9 renders show off an unfortunate iPhone clone
Not going to lie to you; I don’t like this at all. Earlier today, I wrote about Google and Samsung needing to join forces to fight off Apple’s continuing advance as the largest smartphone maker in the world. And now, I’m seeing early renders of the Pixel 9 that look like absolute iPhone rip-offs if […]
Continue ReadingWhy the Samsung Galaxy S24 being more Pixel-like could be a good thing for Google
Samsung’s recent Galaxy S24 launch was a pretty bold shift in the Android smartphone world, seeing the world’s former #1 smartphone brand drawing some pretty striking parallels to Google’s own approach with its Pixel phones. The spotlight on AI at Samsung’s Galaxy S24 event was impressive, but it marked a very clear turning point in […]
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