Google surprised us during the unveiling of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro at the Made by Google event last week by announcing that owners of either of these two devices will enjoy free VPN by Google One. However, the perks haven’t stopped there. Today, Google announced that starting immediately, it will be adding an […]
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Rumor: a smaller, high-end flagship Pixel phone from Google is in the works
Right off the bat, take this one with a huge grain of salt. According to noted leaker Digital Chat Station, there’s another Pixel in the works that bucks the trend set by Google over the last 7 years of phone releases. There’s no hard evidence of this device outside of this leak right now and […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 is out of Beta and available for Pixel phones
Android 13 entered its public Beta phase in April and has had its fair share of patches and bug fixes since then. The latest one was Beta 4.1 last month, which addressed some final fixes related to system crashing and connectivity issues. Today, Google has taken to its blog and social media to announce that […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 final Beta 4 rolling out to Pixel Phones
The fourth and final beta for Android 13 is rolling out today, and it includes a release candidate build for Pixel devices and the Android Emulator. As the last beta before the official release, which is only a few weeks away, there aren’t any obvious user-facing changes but rather some final system behaviors and the […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 12 July 2022 security patch now available for Pixel phones
Google’s latest patch for Pixel devices running Android 12 is here and contains the latest security patches and enables VoLTE calling features on certain networks. This is similar to the latest Beta update for Android 13, which dropped last Monday for eligible devices. However, the update comes a couple of days later than usual since […]
Continue ReadingYou can now repair your broken Pixel phone yourself with iFixit parts
As previously announced, Google can now provide replacement components and repair kits for a wide range of issues in collaboration with iFixit. These are available for devices ranging from the original Pixel to the Pixel 6 line. However, the precise selection of components and supported phones appears to differ somewhat from one country to the […]
Continue ReadingThe Android 12 beta program for Pixel phones is over. Here’s what you need to know.
The Android 12 June release and Pixel Feature Drop began rolling out yesterday to eligible Pixel devices. This release includes several new features, security patches, and bug fixes and will continue to roll out over the next week in phases depending on your carrier and device. As stated last month, when Beta 3 of the […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 Beta 2.1 patch rolling out now with bug fixes for Pixel phones
Android 13 began its public beta exactly a month ago, giving Android enthusiasts an early look at the new features the new iteration of the OS has to offer. These features include new notification permissions, a brand new photo picker, more support for themed app icons, improved localization, and more language support. Beta 2 followed […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 12 QPR3 Beta 3 available now for Pixel phones
The third and final Beta build of Android 12 QPR3 (Quarterly Platform Release) was released yesterday and is rolling out to eligible Pixel devices via an OTA (over-the-air) update. Beta 3 (S3B1.220420.005) includes May’s Pixel security patch and additional bug fixes. For those not aware, the Android 12 QPR Beta program was launched in March as a […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 12 QPR3 Beta 2 available now for Pixel phones
The second beta of the Android 12 QPR3 (Quarterly Platform Release) was released yesterday and announced by Google on the r/android_beta subreddit. This release (S3B1.220318.003) follows the initial release plus an interim patch targeting the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. However, it includes the latest April monthly release changes and security patches, as well […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 12 April security update rolls out, all Pixel phones included
It’s a new month, so you know what that means. Another Android security update is rolling out, which addresses several high-severity bugs, including a severe vulnerability that could lead to “local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed,” as detailed in the Android Security Bulletin. There are two security patch levels included in […]
Continue ReadingTo make Pixel phones great, Google needs to refocus on the basics
Having ventured outside of the Pixel phone realm over the past few years, I’ve come away from my experiences with devices from OnePlus, ASUS and Samsung with a better feel for what exactly makes Pixels stand out from the crowd, and I’m beginning to wonder whether or not Google knows what that thing is. In […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel phones getting Fast Emergency Dialer on the lock screen
Google Pixel phones will be getting a new Fast Emergency Dialer (FED) on their lock screen as part of an update to the Personal Safety app. This new dialer provides a quicker way to dial emergency services in your area with the swipe of a slider. Pixel phones will be set to use the Fast […]
Continue Reading‘Eche’ will let you ‘Push’ things from your Pixel phone to your Chromebook
Phone Hub is Google’s initiative to help bring your Chromebook and phone closer together. It lets you check your notifications, and battery, and even ring your handheld device, see recently accessed apps and Chrome tabs, and more. We’ve been following ‘Eche’ for some time, and while it’s always seemed to us to be a more […]
Continue ReadingGoogle looks to be eyeing October production for foldable Pixel phone OLED screens
We’ve previously written about the reality of a folding Pixel phone from Google this fall to go along with the new Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel Watch. While I’m unsure about Google’s ability to pull off this complex sort of hardware, I’m 100% rooting for them to get it done in the right […]
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