I don’t go outside often, but when I do, I make sure to enjoy some sun. Unfortunately, my Pixel 6 Pro can’t exactly do the same, and often looks pretty dark in direct sunlight. It’s really not that great at outdoor viewing to begin with, but I realized something today that I keep doing and […]
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You may soon be able to get your Pixel phone repaired at Best Buy
Dealing with a broken smartphone is never a pleasant experience. For many Google Pixel users, that experience has felt a bit like a nightmare with Google’s fairly poor track record of correcting issues and problems that arise with their own Pixel-branded hardware. But things may be changing on that front according to a new report […]
Continue ReadingScore big and save $250 on Google’s best Pixel phone
Yes, we are insanely excited about the upcoming Pixel Fold. Yes, the Google Pixel 7a is a solid device and easily one of the best phones you can buy under $500. That said, the Pixel 7 Pro is still my absolute favorite flagship device and seven months later, the Phone by Google still stands up […]
Continue ReadingPixel Buds Pro are discounted ahead of new Pixel phone announcements this week
As we anticipate the full announcements of a lot of new Pixel-branded hardware in just two days from now, it looks like Google is doing a bit of pre-event build up as we head into Google I/O 2023. The Pixel Watch already hit a solid sale price this weekend, and now the Pixel Buds Pro […]
Continue ReadingBard AI may be coming to Pixel phones with a dedicated widget
We’ve said it many times around here, but I’ll say it again: AI is moving fast these days. While just a few months ago none of us gave a passing thought to anything like ChatGPT or Bard on a daily basis, we now find ourselves thinking and talking about AI on a very regular basis […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s ‘Now Playing’ feature for Pixel phones to give deeper insights into the songs you hear
The ‘Now Playing’ feature on your Pixel phone is one of those niceties that you forget about 99% of the time, but that 1% of the time when you’re at a restaurant and someone asks what song you think this is and you glance over at your phone and say “hehe, this is Happy by […]
Continue ReadingFind your Pixel phone even when it’s off: Google may be working on a ‘Pixel Power-off Finder’
A few months ago, we reported on Google’s development of an Apple AirTag competitor, codenamed “Grogu”. These innovative “locator tags” may help users find anything they’re attached to, from luggage to personal items, using UWB Bluetooth technology. At this time, we’re thinking these will be released under the Nest branding and ecosystem. Now, an exclusive […]
Continue ReadingUnleash the trifecta: Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds, and Pixel Phone deals you can’t miss!
Robby already highlighted some very solid deals on Google’s Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones but those aren’t the only Pixel devices currently enjoying some savory discounts. As far as the phones are concerned, you can save as much as $300 on a new Pixel if you pick one up at Best Buy and […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s ‘Game Dashboard’ from Pixel phones is on the way to Chromebooks, too
There are quite a few Android phones that come with a dedicated settings menu just for gaming. Samsung, OnePlus, and ASUS provide gaming layers that I’ve used over the years and each one has its perks. One of my absolute favorite features in a game mode came with OnePlus phones during the OnePlus 5 through […]
Continue ReadingThe full Pixel phone roadmap has leaked, all the way through 2025
Some of you read that headline and thought exactly what I did when I heard this news: how hard is it to discern Google’s Pixel phone strategy? After all, the company has been pretty solid with their release cadence, only modifying things a bit during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Should be simple, right? […]
Continue ReadingHow to record your Pixel phone’s screen without installing a third-party application
In the early days of Android phones, which is now over ten years ago, I remember having to go to the Android Marketplace to find a third-party application to record my screen. Many of the instances where I felt I needed to capture my display occurred when I wanted to explain to my friends or […]
Continue ReadingThe battery widget is one of the most overlooked and underappreciated Pixel phone gems
When I set up my phone screens, I’m always conscious of how the information displayed benefits my workflow and my life in general. More often than not, I will place apps that tie more closely into my personal life than my business endeavors. For example, I’ll place a photo frame with pictures of my son […]
Continue ReadingYes, AirPods work fine with Pixel phones, but Pixel Buds Pro work better
We see this question floating around the web quite a bit: will my AirPods work with a Pixel? The simple answer is, of course, yes! Though AirPods (or AirPods Pro) are designed to work best with Apple products, they are still Bluetooth earbuds that can be connected to a wide variety of devices. As a […]
Continue ReadingThe Best Pixel Phone Deals for Cyber Monday
If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on a Pixel phone but have been holding off until the right deal comes along, I got news for you: Today is your day. Cyber Monday is here, and there are Pixel deals abound. You will find them at the usual suspects in the U.S., such as […]
Continue ReadingGoing 64-bit only is now possible on older Pixel phones
Unbeknownst to many, the Pixel 7 Series was released as the first ever 64-bit only Android phone. This is a milestone many years in the making and has been warned about since 2014 when Google told Developers to start getting their apps ready for the change. Alas, the time came, and the Pixel 7 and […]
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