While I’ve made the jump largely to Samsung phones over the last year (9 months or so with the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the past month with the Galaxy Z Fold 5), my feelings for both their watch and their earbuds are quite a bit more tepid. The latest Galaxy Buds2 Pro are just alright […]
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A new Minty Fresh Pixel 8 is set to arrive next week
The Pixel 8 series, already quite popular among the Android smartphone crowd, is getting what looks to be a fresh, new paint job for the early parts of 2024. Right on the heels of the latest news out of Samsung with the Galaxy S24 launch event, Google has a bit of a surprise for Pixel […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook tablets to get Pixel’s Super Res Zoom
In a really great find by the folks at 9to5 Google, it appears Google is set to bring the Pixel Camera’s Super Res Zoom feature over to ChromeOS. If you are thinking to yourself, “Why bring Pixel Camera features to a Chromebook with its crummy overall camera experience?” You aren’t alone. When I first saw […]
Continue ReadingThe Pixel Tablet is getting a magical music handoff feature
Google’s bringing some next-level music magic with Tap to Cast, a new feature set to debut on the Pixel Tablet and compatible Pixel devices. We wrote about this feature back in August but with an announcement at CES 2024, we now have details about this handy new feature that promises seamless music streaming handoff with […]
Continue ReadingPixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2: up to $80 off Google’s excellent wearable
There’s no denying the goodness that is Pixel Watch. While I don’t think the Pixel Watch 2 is a massive move up from the first version, it brings a few things to the table that are helpful for everyone: better performance and better battery. That being said, I never really had any issues with either […]
Continue ReadingMoving your Pixel Watch to a new phone is easy once you know where to look
Last night, I needed to help a friend set up his Pixel Watch on his new Pixel 8. He had recently upgraded to the Pixel 8 from the Pixel 7 and knew there was supposed to be a way to simply move the watch from one phone to the other with little hassle since the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle makes Pixel repairs far easier and safer with new tools
We will inevitably all drop our phones and crack the screen at some point. Or maybe something like the speakers will randomly stop working. Stronger glass on the screens and better build materials thankfully make these occurrences less frequent but they do happen and for Pixel users, you now have more repair options. In a […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Assistant Quick Phrases are super helpful and arriving on Pixel Buds Pro
In the event that you didn’t already know this was a thing, you can do a few Google Assistant actions on your Pixel phone without the need of uttering “Hey Google” beforehand. Pixel phones are able to answer, silence, or fully decline incoming calls with just the vocal command – “answer”, “decline” or “silence” – […]
Continue ReadingI just got the Pixel Video Boost feature today, and it is a true test in patience
Early this morning, I opened my camera on the Pixel 8 Pro to scan a QR code and the notification I’ve been waiting on since the October hardware event showed up, signifying that it was finally my turn to try out the new Video Boost feature Google showed off with the launch of the Pixel […]
Continue ReadingI just used my Pixel 8 Pro as my Chromebook webcam and it’s awesome
A feature we’ve been expecting for quite some time has arrived in the latest December Pixel Feature Drop. Along with the revved-up GPU that makes the Tensor SoC a bit better at gaming, this new feature set brought the long-awaited phone-as-webcam feature to Pixel phones as well. And even though we’ve all known this was […]
Continue ReadingSave 40% on new Pixel hardware through Play Points
Are you a loyal Google Play Points member? If so, you’re in for a real treat! Google has rolled out a fantastic offer exclusively for its Gold, Platinum, and Diamond tier members in the United States that will save you some big money. Now until the end of the year, you can snag a whopping […]
Continue ReadingFor the first time, I played Fortnite on a Pixel and it didn’t suck
That’s right! Though playing Fortnite on any Pixel phone in the past has been pretty much garbage, the latest, feature-packed December Pixel Feature Drop included a quiet-yet-beneficial update to the Tensor GPU driver. Seeing it in action on Twitter late last week was encouraging, but getting the update over the weekend and actually playing a […]
Continue ReadingPossible gaming improvement for Pixel 8 Pro has me considering going back to it
As many of you know, I’ve been back and forth with Pixel phones since the Pixel 6 Pro. For general users, I think Pixels are 100% the Android phone they should buy and for myself, 80% of me is always happy to return to the comfy, colorful, animated world of Pixel. I love these phones […]
Continue ReadingDon’t miss the first real deal on the Pixel Watch 2 for just $299.99
UPDATE 12/8/23: Shockingly, these deals have hung around all week. At this point, I’m thinking they’ll be here through the weekend, but this time of year makes it tough to say. Best Buy is running another 3-day sale through the weekend, so I’d wager we’ll see both Pixel Watch models stay at these sale prices […]
Continue ReadingChristmas comes early with Google’s packed December Pixel Feature Drop
It’s been a big day in the Google world! First, Google unveiled Gemini, a highly capable and versatile AI model available in three versions: Ultra, Pro, and Nano. This innovative technology is designed to operate across various platforms, from data centers to smartphones (and hopefully Chromebooks.) But then, Google decided to go a step further […]
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